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The simple truth is that stress breaks down your body’s natural support systems and defenses, while relaxation strengthens them.

Release Stress Naturally with Reflexology Stress is our internal response to external changes and challenges, whether real or imagined — a deadline at work, an upcoming dinner with the in-laws, relationship issues or just our imagination running wild. We experience stress when we lose faith in our ability to cope, whether with the world in general or with specific people and situations. At some point in a busy day this feeling of helplessness can strike any of us and we feel "stressed out." The Adrenaline Rush Our stress response is a signal that our body and all its major systems have been activated. This classic fight-or-flight reaction is not just in our heads. It’s an automatic response that reverberates throughout our entire body. Adrenaline is released, muscles tense up, our stomach tightens, our heart rate quickens,

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newsbriefs Welcome to NEWLIFE EXPO 2015.

enaissance Man Entrepreneur, Mark Becker has done it again. He is bringing the NEWLIFE EXPO, the largest Holistic Health, Alternative Medicine, Anti-Aging, Metaphysical and Spiritual expo in America for over twenty-four years to Fort Lauderdale at the Broward Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd) on March 14-15 showcasing over 100 innovative cutting-edge exhibitors and speakers from around the world including Mas Sajady, Gail Thackray, Dr. Robert Young, Qi Feilong, Sean Morton and a multitude of Holistic Medical Doctors. Isn’t it time that you begin to experience all of the things you wanted to try but just couldn’t find the time for?. So if you are the person who wants to open your mind to all possibilities to reach your maximum potential, then NEWLIFE EXPO is for you. The law of attraction will have you meet thousands of people who have a zest for life like yourself. Have you read about complimentary medicine or integrative medicine or holistic medicine or alternative medicine and you know that you must learn more about it, but just haven’t? For all of you, you owe it to yourself to come to the NEWLIFE EXPO on March 14-15 at the Broward Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale. You will be entering the Disneyland of mind, body and spirit. For only $15 at the door you can experience lectures, dance performances, music and exhibits daily… A true South Florida Bargain. Let NEWLIFE EXPO answer all of your questions. You will be able to attend lectures (nine lectures going on every hour for these three days) taught by some of the most innovative minds on the planet, as well as meet the authors you have read about. Let them answer your deepest questions and autograph copies of their books for you. Experience yoga classes and music, throughout the day Think you will go hungry at the expo? Never! Visit our Natural Foods Dining Area. You can even have your palms read and your backs massaged. Visit the 100 exhibit booths and sample their products and share their knowledge. Our incredible panels: The Nutrition Panel, Strange Universe Panel, Raw Food Panel and two Goddess panels. Have you always believed in UFO’s but had nobody to talk to about it? You will definitely meet people that are out of this world at the NEWLIFE EXPO. Don’t miss our 100 lecturers who will enlighten you with their expertise or our Extravaganza music and dance performances on Saturday evening. Yes, experience the products of the new millennium. Don’t let life pass you by. You have a friend or relative who isn’t feeling well and their doctor isn’t helping them but your intuition knows that your doctor doesn’t know all of the options he/she has available to them. Or your life isn’t as healthy or vital or as exciting as it used to be. Come to the NEWLIFE EXPO and meet over 4,000 people who want to learn the same things as you. Take a weekend out of your ordinary life and enjoy an extraordinary world of possibilities. Who knows, you might even fall in love. One thing I can promise is that your life will never be the same. Aren’t you worth $15 for a day or $20 for the whole weekend (in advance) and explore what may be tomorrow’s new healing discoveries?

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Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc. to Host Annual TROPICAL FRUIT TREE & PLANT SALE At the South Florida Fairgrounds – March 28. Both Admission & Parking are FREE

he Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., which has been “promoting the progress of rare fruit “ since 1970, is hosting its bi-annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28. The popular event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agriplex Building on the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. This year’s Tropical Fruit Tree & Plant Sale will offer numerous delightful and delicious fruit trees from which to choose, including Avocado, Bananas, Barbados Cherry, Black Sapote, Canistel, Carambola, Citrus, Dragon Fruit, Figs, Guava, Grumichama, Jackfruit, Jaboticaba, Longan, Lychee, Macadamia, Mamey Sapote, Mango, Miracle Fruit, Mulberry, Papaya, Peach, Persimmon, Soursop, Sugar Apple, Star Apple, Tamarind, plus herbs & spices, specially formulated Fruitilizer and more. Tree and plant fans should enter the South Florida Fairgrounds through Gate 5 on Southern Blvd. Both admission and parking are FREE. About The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc.: Established in 1970, the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council (RFC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in south Florida and throughout the world. The organization includes several hundred members interested in learning about, growing and enjoying tropical fruits. Monthly meetings are the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach, directly across from the west side of Palm Beach International Airport. Each meeting has an educational lecture by a speaker in the field of fruit science or related field, a fruit tree auction, a seed & plant exchange, and the chapter’s famous “tasting table” – a chance to taste various tropical fruits grown by members. Membership is $25 yearly, and benefits include: • Monthly newsletter - filled with informative articles about growing rare fruits and related topics. • Propagation classes - members learn how to graft & air-layer tropical fruit trees. • Annual Ice Cream Social - for members and their guests only; the ice cream is handmade with fruits grown by members. • Plant Sales twice yearly - members can bring fruit trees tand edible plants to sell to the general public. • Organized field trips to regional fruit tree collections and plantings. • Monthly field trips to member yards and local orchards. • Volunteer opportunities for many interesting & exciting committees and events. In addition, specially formulated fertilizer and pruning/grafting tools are offered at a discount for RFC members. For more information about the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., please www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org.

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newsbriefs Spleen Meridian QiIs Yours Healthy & Happy? Take this quiz to find out! 1. Do you have bloating, gas, or distention after eating? 2. Do you experience loose stools or constipation on a regular basis? 3. Do you crave sugar and sweet treats? 4. Do you experience edema or swelling in your legs or ankles? 5. Do you experience hormonal imbalances? 6. Are you extra fatigued after eating? 7. Do you experience worry, over-thinking, or anxiety? 8. Do you have difficulty losing weight? 9. Have you ever been diagnosed with ulcers, gastritis, or chronic indigestion? 10. Do you feel taxed or too tired to accomplish physical exercise? If you answered yes to 2 or more of these questions you might be experiencing Spleen Qi Deficiency.

What is Spleen Qi? Spleen Qi (pronounced chee) Deficiency is when the spleen meridian, not the actual organ, is unable to perform its digestive functions, hormonal functions, and energy functions. This presents itself in many different ways; excessive weight gain, inability to digest foods properly, bloating, gas, weakness, lethargy, swelling, and cravings to name a few. When we feel this way for longer than a day or two it is creating a new pattern in our cellular memory, and our body now believes this to be the new normal. The problem with this new normal, besides feeling sub-par every day, is that our body has now forgotten how to correct itself, and is plummeting in a downward spiral. This downward spiral will offset other meridians, and other problematic patterns will start to present themselves shortly. Prevention is Better Than a Cure! That is why early detection and prevention are key! We don't brush our teeth because our teeth hurt. We brush to prevent cavities, gingivitis and other oral diseases. So why would you wait until your body is in tremendous pain to start getting Acupuncture treatments? Acupuncture works with your body to help tonify and re-balance your Spleen Qi. This is done by removing blockages in the meridians. Why Are Meridians Important? Picture your body like a beautiful city. That city has many different roads and highways, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;meridiansâ&#x20AC;?. These meridians sometimes get traffic jams, car accidents, and construction blocking the flow of traffic. When the cars (Blood, Qi, and Water) are not able to get to their correct destinations, your body parts do not run as smoothly as they are designed to. This creates symptoms. Symptoms are your body's way of telling you something is wrong. Acupuncture digs down deep into the root of the problem and corrects it by freeing the blockages, while tonifing the existing deficiencies. It also heals any internal inflammation, scar tissue, or diseased cells. How Can I Expect To Feel? Over the course of several treatments (typical treatments are between 6-15), you will notice increased energy, better digestion, weight loss, emotional balance, more restful sleep, and a general sense of wellbeing and balance. After each Acupuncture treatment you should expect to feel steady improvements. Each treatment builds off the treatment before it. Typical treatments involve one-two Acupuncture sessions per week until your symptoms have dissipated and your body feels as though it is working to the best of its ability. Treatment: Dr. Carly Rachman has seen hundreds of patients presenting with Spleen Qi deficiency and is extremely adept at recognizing the signs and symptoms. To schedule an initial consultation and treatment with Dr. Rachman in a soothing spa environment, please call Balance Spa, 561-208-8111 233 S. Federal Highway, Suite 111, Boca Raton, FL 33433. Or try her Sunrise location Points 2 Wellness, 954-389-5507, 15830 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, FL 33326

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newsbriefs Changing Times’ Bookstore to Host Tribute and Benefit in honor of Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D., International Peacekeeper and Creator of Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

avid Cronin, owner of Changing Times Bookstore in West Palm Beach, is teaming up with Palm Beach County’s Compassionate Communication teacher Lynn Komlenic to host a tribute to and benefit for international peacekeeper and founder of the non-profit Center for Nonviolent Communication Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. on Monday, March 16th from 7:30-9pm. Dr. Rosenberg, who passed on February 7th at the age of 81, leaves an astounding legacy of global peace work that includes providing Nonviolent Communication training in more than 60 countries and in numerous war-torn areas and economically disadvantaged countries. His work, which spanned decades and has earned praise from some of the world’s leading spiritual teachers—Deepak Chopra, Arun Gandhi, Marianne Williamson, Anthony Robbins, Michael Bernard Beckwith, and Jack Canfield—emerged out of his efforts with civil rights activists in the early 1960's to promote reconciliation between rioting students and college administrators, and to peacefully desegregate public schools in long-segregated regions. Dr. Rosenberg has personally influenced thousands around the globe—from educators, managers, health care providers, clergy, and individual families, to lawyers, military officers, prisoners, police and prison officials, and government officials. “We couldn’t be happier to be celebrating the life and work of Dr. Rosenberg,” said David Cronin and Lynn Komlenic. “His work has had such a profound influence in our lives and in the lives of others that we would like nothing more than to see it continue to flourish in this area and worldwide.” The evening will include a brief dedication and meditation, select readings from Rosenberg’s works, and sharing from participants about the importance of compassion and compassionate communication in each of our lives. Participation is by donation, and 100% of the contributions will be sent to the Center for Nonviolent Communication in Albuquerque, NM to advance their mission for sustainable,

compassionate, and “life-serving” human relations in the realms of personal change, interpersonal relationship and in social systems and structures such as business/economics, education, justice, healthcare, and peace-keeping. Light snacks will be served. Changing Times Bookstore is located at 771 Village Boulevard, Suite #202, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Please call Changing Times’ at (561) 640-0496 for more information and directions or visit ChangingTimesGifts.com

• Latest inspirational books • Music for massage & relaxation • Unique gifts • Candles • Crystals • Incense • Sarongs • Chimes • Drums • Fairies • Aromatherapy • Statues • Art • Greeting Cards • And Much More!! COMING IN MARCH Soul Healing Weekly Practice - Marsha Valutis - Every Tuesday Compassion / Forgiveness Meditation - David Cronin Every Wednesday Gentle Yoga - Judy Love - Every Thursday A Course In Miracles Study Group – JoAnn Francis – Every Friday Intuitive Fair – Intuitive Readings & Reiki Sessions – March 7 The Good Life & The God Life – Cary Bayer – March 8 Energy Healing Circle - Valerie Langley – March 9 Buddhist Meditation – Maya Malay – March 14 Unveiling the Divine Self - Rev. Kristina Angelgate – March 15 Salute to Non Violent Communication Creator Marshal B Rosenberg – Lynn Komlenic & David Cronin – March 16 Ani Or: I Am The Light Sacred Hebrew Chanting – Rabbi Jenny – March 21 Rebirthing: Conscious Breathing – Maya Malay – March 21 Connecting With Your Angels - Kristina Angelgate – March 28 Please call to register if you are planning on attending these classes!!

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newsbriefs THE FIFTH ANNUAL YOGAFEST Saturday, March 28, 2015 In Fort Lauderdale, Florida All-day Community Yoga Event Featuring South Florida’s Most Celebrated Yoga Teachers, Multiple Yoga & Meditation Classes, Music, Healthy Food, Kids Zone, Shopping Benefiting The Be The Change Project through the MahaShakti Foundation

ogaFox studios of Delray Beach is proud to once again host YogaFest in South Florida! The fifth annual all-day community yoga celebration will take place Saturday, March 28, 2015 at downtown Fort Lauderdale’s beautiful outdoor Huizenga Plaza (One East Las Olas Blvd Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301). Health and wellness enthusiasts, studio owners, and instructors are invited to enjoy more than 13 group yoga and meditation classes led by South Florida’s elite teachers from Miami to PGA. All levels and ages are welcome, and children under 12 are free! In addition to yoga and meditation, YogaFest features wellness vendors such as chiropractic care and massage, healthy foods, juices and smoothies, and amazing apparel and jewelry vendors. Music, Kirtan, drumming and Acro Yoga will also take place throughout the day, and a Kids Zone will offer face painting and other fun activities. Classes are held at 10am, Noon and 2pm, and the event culminates with YogaFest Founder Keith Fox’s Yoga with Live Music at 4pm. Keith Fox, owner of YogaFox of Delray Beach, has been spreading yoga around South Florida for more than 20 years, and he hosts a weekly Sunday Yoga with Live Music gathering at the Colony Hotel that attracts hundreds of participants. Keith and his wife Kelly have put their energy into providing free and low cost festivals to the South Florida community for the last 9 years, so that as many people as possible can be exposed to the joy of

yoga, music, art, and meditation. Proceeds from YogaFest benefit the Be The Change Project (through The MahaShakti Foundation, a local 501(c) (3)), which works to bring yoga, music, meditation, and the arts to all. Specifically, the Be The Change Project educates teens about yoga, wellness and healthy living and teaches them to be leaders within their peer group. Last year’s YogaFest attracted more than 3,000 participants, and this year they expect to host 4,000 yoga lovers throughout the day. Immerse yourself in body, mind and heart as you relax, connect, expand, and celebrate this beautiful life with likeminded individuals. Thank you to 2015 YogaFest sponsors Whole Foods and InversionRac! In addition to the MahaShakti Foundation (Be the Change) local charities NamaStacy Foundation, Yoga Gangsters, and Connected Warriors will also be present with information booths regarding spreading yoga to the world!

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10am Classes: Jimmy Barkan (Founder, Barkan Method) Jiwan Kaur (Kundalini Yoga Teacher) Terri Cooper (Founder, Yoga Gangsters) TEEN ZONE with Lexi Hidalgo (youngest 200-hr yoga teacher on the East Coast)

and Vivian Kelly Noon Classes: Juliana Trejo (Founder, Juliana’s Yoga) Paige Held & Kelly Green (Founders, The Yoga Joint and Hot Fusion Flow) Kiersten Mooney (Owner, Bala Vinyasa/ Green Monkey) Javier Wilensky (Owner, Om’Echaye)

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he Center for Pranic Healing South Florida is having an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday March 15, 2015 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 Boca Raton, FL 33434. This event will showcase the multitude of benefits of Pranic Healing in its day-to-day application to life.

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The life changing concept and technology of Pranic Healing has improved million lives in over 100 countries. It integrates wellness on all levels – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. It is a no-touch modality that is easy to learn and apply. Pranic Healing® is a highly evolved and tested system of energy healing developed by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui that utilizes prana to balance, harmonize and transform the body's energy processes. Pranic Healing will help you rejuvenate and maintain your overall well-being. Highlights of this event include Free Pranic Healing sessions, Meditation on Twin Hearts, Forgiveness meditation, health and wellness products and other services. There will be talks and lectures on topics that will present the different facets of Pranic Healing in our daily lives. The Center for Pranic Healing is a non-profit tax exempt organization established to promote well-being in all levels through Pranic Healing, meditation, yoga, workshops, training programs, research and charitable services. Its main office is located Lyndhurst, NJ. For inquiries on available services and to RSVP contact us at info@centerforpranichealing.com or at (561)483-5952. Entrance Fee is FREE

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he Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department’s Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd., is offering a Spring Break Basketball Camp during the week of March 16-20 for kids ages 8-12. Registration is $90 for residents and $113 for non-residents. Camp hours will be from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Boys and girls will participate in a variety of drills including perimeter shooting, ball handling, free throw shooting, passing, agility drills and rebounding. They will also learn how to run offensive sets and play defense. Participants will play in actual game situations during the week to see how they have developed. The camp will be conducted by experienced high school basketball coaches. Parents who are enrolling their children for the first time in any of the department’s activities must provide their child’s birth certificate and utility bill during registration. On-line registration is available at www.boynton-beach.org/recreation. Inperson registration is located at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 Federal Highway in Boynton Beach. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Todd Johnson at 561-742-6550 or follow us on Facebook (boyntonbeachrecandparks) and Twitter (@boyntonbeachrec).

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LADIES - YOUR HORMONE DOCTOR IS IN!

The importance of Lymphatic Drainage Therapy for Good Health

he proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to our body’s ability to drain stagnant fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissues, filter out toxins and foreign substances, and maintain a healthy immune system. It is a complex system comprised primarily of lymph vessels and nodes working in cooperation to accomplish these tasks. Unlike the circulatory system, which uses the pumping of the heart to circulate its blood flow, lymph vessels rely upon hundreds of tiny muscular units contracting throughout the body to propel lymph flow. These contraction enable the lymph vessels to transport numerous substances such as proteins, toxins hormones, fatty acids and immune cells to the lymph nodes, which can then process them. The action of these muscular units can be hindered or stopped due to surgery, trauma, burns, infections, substantial swelling, fatigue, stress or age. When the lymph circulation stagnates, fluid, proteins, cells and toxins accumulate, and cellular functioning is significantly compromised. This may open the way to many physical ailments and hasten the aging process. Lymphatic drainage Therapy is a hands on technique designed to attain and sustain proper functioning of the human fluid system. The immune system is tied to the lymphatic system. In fact, if flow of lymphatic materials slows, the immune system weakens. Without a strong immune system we cannot experience health and wellness. For this reason alone, Lymphatic drainage therapy is great to enhance and improve our overall Immune system and increase the production of antibodies that fight off infections and keep us healthy and well. Lymph drainage also reduces inflammation in the body. Unchecked inflammation in the body causes arthritis and many other diseases.Another great reason to try lymph drainage therapy would be to speed up the healing process after injury or surgery. Lymphatic Drainage therapy regenerates tissues to reduce scarring at surgical incision sites. It can reduce swelling and detoxify the body. A person should wait at least 6 weeks before receiving Lymphatic Drainage Therapy after surgery, or until your doctor clears you for treatment. If you are Breastfeeding and experience any complications such as plugged ducts, sore nipples and engorgement, lymph drainage can help to reduce the swelling of engorgement and ameliorate plugged ducts. Fixing these two problems can reduce soreness in the breasts and nipples, ultimately leading to better breastfeeding. When the lymph system works well, you will feel healthy and have a strong defense against illness. When it's sluggish or blocked- say after surgery or an injury, you can have swelling, feel tired, and be more susceptible to colds and infections. So, if you're feeling a bit sluggish, experiencing mild to moderate swelling, recovering from a sports injury, or interested in optimizing your lymph system for stronger immunity try out Lymphatic Drainage Therapy for yourself. It can have a powerful impact on your body's ability to heal. Yours in Health & Harmony, Drs Bella & Keith Cini Agape Healing Arts www.AgapeHealingArts.com

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newsbriefs 6th Annual HotWorks.org Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ January 24 & 25, 2015 Downtown Boca Raton Announces Budding Artist Competition Award Winners Grades 6-12 or Ages 9-19

he 6th annual Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ held January 24 & 25 in downtown Boca on Federal Highway at Palmetto Park Road featured 160 juried fine art and fine craft artists, all work was original and personally handmade by the artist who was in the show. This art fair has been voted as one of the top art fairs in the country and is juried by art professionals with a combined 140 years’ experience in art education and/or art fairs. Artists in all forms of discipline were showcased with art for sale including paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, wood, fiber, jewelry, photography, and more. The focus of the Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ is visual arts, diversity, fostering art education among young students, and community enrichment. It is produced by Hot Works, LLC, Fine Art and Fine Craft Shows, a professionally run fine art fair by a show director with a national standing and reputation. As part of our commitment to bring art education into the community, a Budding Artist Competition for grades 6-12 or ages 9-19 was integrated into the art fair. Sponsored by the Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc., the art fair’s 501c3 non-profit arm, young artists were invited to apply with their original and personally handmade art in all forms of medium. This year’s Budding Artist contest included 47 entries from 16 area schools; all entries were publicly displayed under the “Budding Artist” tent. It exposed young artists to the opportunity of creating his/her art for a living – doing something he/she loves to do, and, most importantly, how to do it. The competition gave budding artists a golden opportunity to begin learning the rules of being part of a professional art show and exhibition. The young artists and their families attended the event on Sunday afternoon, when the winners were announced at 3pm. There were $250 in cash awards provided to four young winners, along with a beautiful, colorful two-foot-long ribbon. Criteria for judging the youth art were based on technique/execution and originality, which is similar to the criteria for the judging of the professional artist awards. In presence for the Budding Artist awards announcement was Council and Community Redevelopment Agency Member Robert Weinroth who represented City of Boca Raton and showed his support for the art fair and this program. Mr. Weinroth was there to personally congratulate each Budding Artist winner. Artist Michael Braun, Digital, also gave a short presentation 24

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as to how he transformed his artwork from fiber to digital art, which is the art form he makes today. Coincidentally, Michael Braun had something in common with one of the Budding Artists, Dominic Mattioli of Monarch High School, who entered a painting of Jimi Hendrix. Michael Braun was the fiber artist who designed Jimi Hendrix pants in his famous on-stage photo, along with making clothes for other musical artists including Sonny & Cher, Greg Allman, and Sly of Sly & the Family Stone. Following the awards announcements, there was another positive outcome from the Budding Artist program. The artwork made by the Budding Artists was so compelling, original and well done that patrons were interested in purchasing some of the student’s art. A Budding Artist may or may not have won a prize in the competition, but a couple of them sold their art – which is the goal to becoming a professional artist! Congratulations to the Budding Artist winners and to the Budding Artists who sold their art! For the budding artists who did not win a prize, it is important that they were communicated that even the best artists do not get accepted into the best art shows all the time; that art is subjective, and if this is something they love to do, they should not give up, but to also congratulate the winners. The Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ provided these students with an unmatched learning experience, and exposed families to artwork that they would not have otherwise seen. Young artists were encouraged to speak with the artists in the show – all professionals -- and to ask them questions about participating in art shows as a career. 2015 Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ Budding Artist Award Winners Are as Follows: One $100 Best Budding Artist: Kirsten Kelly, Painting, Age 17, A. W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, West Palm Beach Three $50 Budding Artist Awards of Excellence: Shelby Goldring, Mixed Media, Age 15, A. W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, West Palm Beach Craig Ira, Drawing, Age 14, University School of Nova Southeastern University, Davie Jessica Pan, Drawing, Age 16, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland Save the date…. 7th Annual HotWorks.org Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ January 23 & 24, 2016 Downtown Boca Deadline for the 2016 Budding Artist Competition December 1, 2015 Grades 6-12 or Ages 9-19 www.hotworks.org

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esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHDrelated tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms. A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo. Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

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he bacteria E. coli now causes 75 to 95 percent of all urinary tract infections, and research from Iowa State University has confirmed that such occurrences are linked to factory farms that use antibiotics. The findings support a study previously completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics. The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predominantly multi-drug resistant.

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esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine found that mindfulness meditation significantly reduced the number and duration of migraines among 19 episodic migraine patients. Ten were given eight weeks of mindfulness classes with instructions for adding personal meditation in-between sessions. The other nine received typical migraine care. Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experienced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10.

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ontrary to the hypothesis that moderate drinking can be heart-healthy, a new study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that even light to moderate drinking increases the risk of heart disease. In a large, randomized meta-study, researchers examined patient data from 261,991 European adults derived from 56 studies. Participants were classified as non-drinkers, light drinkers, moderate drinkers or heavy drinkers. The researchers also used a gene variation to determine alcohol intake—a genetic marker that indicates low alcohol consumption of less than 10 milliliters (about a third of an ounce) per week. They found that those with the gene variation—and thus are virtually non-drinkers—had a significantly lower risk of heart disease, including stroke and hypertension, and that even light drinking significantly increased heart disease risk. The researchers concluded: “These findings suggest that reductions of alcohol consumption, even for light to moderate drinkers, may be beneficial for cardiovascular health.”

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esearch from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has determined that handling cash register receipts, common in credit card transactions, can increase exposure of the hormone disruptor Bisphenol A (BPA), but that exposure is well within limits considered safe when the receipts are handled under normal conditions. The researchers tested 121 people exposed to the synthetic chemical through their skin and found their average BPA urinary excretion levels averaged 2.6 micrograms (mcg) per liter. The researchers then had test subjects handle thermal paper three times every five minutes, simulating a store cashier’s handling of receipts. The researchers found those that handled the thermal paper during the simulation test had an average increase in their BPA urinary excretions of just under 0.2 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight. The researchers noted that this was still 25 times lower than the European Food Safety Authority’s proposed temporary tolerable daily intake of 5 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight per day. Primary sources of BPA exposure are plastics used in water bottles and many other consumer goods.

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study published in the Nutrition and Cancer Journal reveals that the herb thyme is more than a cooking spice. Scientists tested a methanol extract of Thymus serphyllum—also referred to as wild thyme—on two types of breast cancer cells and found that it was able to kill them in laboratory testing. The testing also found the extract to be safe for healthy normal breast cells. The researchers state that wild thyme may provide the means for a promising natural cancer treatment.

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Salty Harvest

Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus. These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips. The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment. Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model. Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

Holy Batastrophe!

Wind Turbines a Kill Zone for European Bats Bats are vital natural pest controllers, saving the use of millions of pounds of pesticides by eating insects, but many species are declining across Europe, despite being protected, because wind turbines are seriously harming their populations. “It’s most common in migratory species, with around 300,000 bats affected every year in Europe alone. Bats are found dead at the bottom of these turbines. One option is to reduce turbine activity during times of peak migration,” says Richard Holland. Ph.D., of Queen’s University Belfast, co-author of a study published in Nature Communications that sheds light on the problem. Scientists have discovered the first known example of a mammal to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate in the greater mouse-eared bat. The study demonstrates that the bats use the way sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere at sunset to calibrate the internal magnetic compass that helps them to fly in the right direction. Holland says, “Bees have specially adapted photoreceptors in their eyes, and birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles all have cone cell structures in their eyes which may help them to detect polarization, but we don’t know which structure these bats might be using. Anything we can do to understand how they get about, how they move and navigate will be a step forward in helping to protect them.” Source: Natural Environment Research Council (nerc.ac.uk) 28

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Drilling Poisons Both Water and Air Major concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies. Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too. Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York’s University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens. Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold. “Cancer has a long latency, so you’re not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet],” says Carpenter. “But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen.” Source: Grist.org

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A recent publication from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, includes contributions from more than 60 experts around the world. They are calling for transformative changes in food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems. The report includes in-depth sections on the shift toward more sustainable, resilient agriculture; livestock production and climate change; the importance of research and extension; plus the roles of both land use and reform of global trade rules. The report’s findings contrast starkly to the accelerated push for new free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the U.S./ EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which will strengthen the hold of multinational corporate and financial firms on the global economy. Neither global climate talks nor other global food security forums reflect the urgency expressed in the UNCTAD report to transform agriculture.

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Cultivating Youth

Farming Seeks to Recruit a New Generation With an aging population of farmers, it’s clear that agriculture needs to attract more young people, because half the farmers in the U.S. are 55 or older. But for much of the world’s youth, agriculture isn’t seen as being cool or attractive—only as backbreaking labor without an economic payoff and with little room for career advancement. However, with some effort, young farmers can explore contemporary career options in permaculture design, biodynamic farming, communication technologies, forecasting, marketing, logistics, quality assurance, urban agriculture projects, food preparation, environmental sciences and advanced technologies. “Increased access to education and new forms of agriculture-based enterprises means that young people can be a vital force for innovation in family farming, increasing incomes and well-being for both farmers and local communities,” says Mark Holderness, executive secretary of the Global Forum for Agricultural Research. The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (nesfp.org), in Massachusetts, trains young farmers in how to run a small farm operation, from business planning to specialized advanced workshops in livestock and healthy food. Likewise, the Southeastern New England Young Farmer Network (YoungFarmerNetwork.org) hosts free social and educational events that bring together farmers of all ages and experience levels to network and collaborate. Source: FoodTank.com

How to Find and Fix Leaking Pipes While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually loses more than 2,000 gallons of water due to leakage. SNL Financial, an industry analysis firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently reported that water leaks cause $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy property losses. Sensing a less-than-stellar water flow or seeing a leak from a faucet or mold or damp spots on walls and ceilings can indicate possible water pipe problems. Copper water lines can develop tiny leaks over time when the water supply is too acidic. Also, clogs can develop, regardless what lines are made of, from lime and rust accumulations, stressing sections and especially fittings. Particularly vulnerable are 45-to-65-year-old homes, the length of time corrosion-resistant coatings on interior and exterior pipes generally last (OldHouseWeb.com). Fortunately, if repairs are needed, most builders group water lines in predictable places; bathrooms are often stacked one atop another in multi-floor houses for easier placement of supply and drain lines, so work can be localized and focused. Instead of costly copper, many plumbers have switched to PEX—a tough and flexible polyethylene—that doesn’t require fittings or react to acid, like copper does. Repairs typically consist of replacing specific pipe sections as needed. Ask a visiting plumber to inspect all exposed plumbing lines to maximize the value of the service call. Here’s a simple way to check for leaks: Turn off all water by closing internal and external water valves and don’t use the toilet. Record the current reading of the water meter, and then wait 20 minutes. Record the reading again and wait another 15 minutes. If the meter indicates an increase during this period, it’s probably from a leak. Another option is to install an automatic water leak detection and shutoff system. According to AllianceForWaterEfficiency.org, 20 to 35 percent of all residential toilets leak at some time, often silently, sending wasted water onto both household water and sewer bills. Flapper valves improperly covering the exit from the tank are the most common problem, and they can easily be replaced. natural awakenings

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cohol, done under sedation. A slow infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone. For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.” Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org). “General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help by Sandra Murphy

very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.

Home Pet Rescues

Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization. He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director. “Small dogs get adopted faster, so we get the larger 30

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mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.” Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded. Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl al-

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She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

Farm Animal Stewardship

“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources. Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plant-based recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far

more than just eating produce.” Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents. Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush. Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat. Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com). Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pasture-raised and non-GMO (genetically modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena. He explains that

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.” ~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife. Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to

number in the millions, but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands. NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop. “The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems. When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.” The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant.

What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork. 4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store. 4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal. 4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways. 4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions. 4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls. 4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

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Measures that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply. Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers. The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear. org). Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, bea-

The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed. See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. vers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens. Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they kill native species,”

Did You Know… n San Francisco’s SPCA is one of many organizations that offer free or low-cost spay/neuter for specific breeds most frequently seen in shelters, like pit bulls, and special programs offer free surgeries. Find locations at Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterServices. n One female dog can produce litters of up to 10 pups twice a year; cats can have three litters a year of up to five kittens each. n An estimated 2.7 million healthy shelter pets remain unadopted each year, yet only about 30 percent of pets in homes come from shelters or rescues, according to The Humane Society of the United States. n Factory farms account for 99 percent of farm animals, yet less than 1 percent of donated money directly assists them, reports Animal Charity Evaluators, in San Diego. The highly rated Mercy for Animals, dedicated to prevention of cruelty to farmed animals, reports, “Despite the fact that these are the most abused animals in the United States, they actually have the fewest number of advocates.” n Sandra, a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo, was recognized as a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of her freedom by Argentine courts. “This opens the way not only for other great apes, but also for other sentient beings that are unfairly and arbitrarily deprived of their liberty,” says Paul Buompadre, an attorney with the Association of Officials and Lawyers for Animal Rights. “The question is not ‘Can they reason?’ or ‘Can they talk?’ but ‘Can they suffer?’” says Barry MacKay, director of the Animal Alliance of Canada. “That to me is the ultimate question.” 32

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says co-founder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains. Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs. As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariumscertified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter.org). Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild. Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center. Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation. Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.” One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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ach year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home. What can be done to reverse this trend?

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Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/ neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters. Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl.com/ SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2).

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mainly from overflowing shelters. About half of its 150 volunteers foster pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks. “Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.” No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.

In Faraway Lands

Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating problems wild animals face every day. Small repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list. Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but

the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org). “Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.” Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya. Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.” Pangolins eat ants and termites. Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/SavePangolins). Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors.org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has shown the inestimable value of the species. “Once you’ve looked into the eyes of a gorilla, you’re forever changed,” says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

How to Help

Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a lawabiding consumer—don’t buy ivory or other endangered-animal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information. Donate time and money. “IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.” Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries. Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries— 13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,” says Frank Keesling. Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps. The animals are counting on us. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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atie Newell, a blogging Kansas City mother of two who fights inflammation from several autoimmune diseases, is rigorous about the fresh, unprocessed food she buys. After noticing adverse symptoms from dining at a restaurant, Newell initially thought that eating out was no longer an option for her. Today, she happily ventures out for the occasional restaurant meal, knowing that the healthy food landscape is changing. “I look to restaurants owned by local chefs that use local and sustainable ingredients and prepare everything from scratch,” she says. From higher-end dining to fast-food joints, food trucks and vending machines, we now have even more choices for fresh, seasonal, organic, local, sustainable, tasty nutrition when we’re on the go. It’s because entrepreneurial chefs and fitness buffs are responding to customer demand for healthy eating options away from home.

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London’s celebrated Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, founder of several restaurants and takeout emporia and author of bestselling cookbooks Plenty and Jerusalem, says that “healthy” can happen simply by putting the spotlight on plants. Ottolenghi’s cuisine is known for celebrating vegetables, fruits and herbs. He says, “That attitude, I think, is a very healthy attitude to eating.” At Gracias Madre, a plant-based vegan Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and San Francisco, high style doesn’t mean chandeliers and rich cream sauces. The brainchild of Executive Chef Chandra Gilbert, also director of operations for the Bay Area’s vegan Café Gratitude, it serves organic, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables and bold flavor without excessive calories. She says, “I’m inspired by what I want to eat that tastes good and makes me feel good, and I want to affect this planet—to create health and

vibrancy all the way around.” True Food Kitchen, a partnership between Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, offers “honest food that tastes really good” at Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., locations. For lunch, diners might sip sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole. Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Award-winning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California. Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transparent about what’s in their food,” says Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.

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A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plant-based foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville, North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, made-from-scratch food to his clientele.

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Most hospitals, universities, schools and corporations appear to espouse healthy eating—until the offerings in their vending machines reveal the opposite. Ethan Boyd, a student at Michigan State University, noted this disconnect. “While dining halls strive to serve healthy options,” he says, “there are 40 vending machines on MSU’s campus that spit out junk food.” Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student. Today, Kelly’s franchise model allows local operators to supply individual machines with better options from organic fresh fruit to hot soup. “Our vision is to make healthy food more convenient than junk food,” he says. Entrepreneurs Ryan Wing and Aaron Prater, who also have culinary training, recently opened Sundry Market & Kitchen, in Kansas City, Missouri. In their update on a neighborhood market, they sell takeout foods like red lentil falafel and citrus beet soup. “I think people want to eat local food and better food, but they want it to be convenient,” observes Wing. “The bottom line is we want to make it simple to eat good food.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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or seasonal eaters, farm market shoppers and members of community supported agriculture, vegetable greens have become a normal part of everyday diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-rich group of veggies, they deliver multiple benefits. Greens are a top source of vitamin K, essential to bone health, and are abundant in vitamins A, B (especially folic acid) and C. They deliver considerable antioxidants and chlorophyll, widely known to protect against cancer, and are anti-inflammatory, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician in Flemington, New Jersey, who specializes in nutritional medicine. Fuhrman notes, “The majority of calories in green vegetables, including leafy greens, come from protein, and this plant protein is packaged with beneficial phytochemicals. They’re rich in folate and calcium, and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.” Hardy greens, like kale, chard and collards, are good sources of accessible calcium. Only about 30 percent of calcium from dairy products is absorbed, but according to Registered Dietitian Ginny Messina, “For certain leafy green vegetables, rates are considerably higher. We

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absorb between 50 and 60 percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how. Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor. A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right. Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach. An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes. Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and

fruits and dress the mixture. A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice. Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing. Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor. Use leafy spring greens in salads. Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast. Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar. Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted. Visit VegKitchen.com.

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ealth foodies can step it up a bit by discovering how to make delicious raw kale salads—sometimes referred to as massaged kale salads. Literally massaging this hardy green with olive oil, salad dressing or mashed avocado softens it for easier chewing, brightens the color and improves its flavor. A favorite kind of kale for salads is curly green kale. Lacinato kale works well, too, as long as it isn’t too large and tough prior to massaging. Even when kale isn’t the main leafy green in a salad, adding a few prepared leaves can up the nutrient value of any kind of green, grain or pasta salad. For each of the following recipes, start with a medium bunch of kale (about eight ounces), or more or less to taste. Finish each salad with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, if preferred.

Southwestern-Flavored Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized fresh ripe tomatoes, a peeled and diced avocado, one to two cups cooked or raw fresh corn kernels, some red bell pepper strips and optional chopped green or black olives. Flavor with freshly squeezed or bottled lime juice, a little olive oil and some chopped cilantro. To up the protein for a main dish, add some cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, black or pinto beans and then sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the top.

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, strips of sun-dried tomato, plenty of bell pepper strips and chopped or whole cured black olives. For protein, add a cup or two of cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, chickpeas. Top with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.

Kale and Avocado Salad

Add a peeled and diced avocado, plus thinly sliced red cabbage to taste, sliced carrots, diced yellow squash, halved red and/or yellow fresh grape tomatoes and sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Optionally, add a little more olive oil in addition to that used for massaging and some freshly squeezed or bottled lemon or lime juice.

Asian-Flavored Kale Salad

Massage the kale with dark sesame oil instead of olive oil as an option. Add a medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into narrow slices, three stalks of bok choy with leaves, sliced (or one sliced baby bok choy) plus one or two thinly sliced scallions. Dress with a sesameginger dressing. Optional additions include some crushed toasted peanuts or cashews, steamed or boiled and chilled corn kernels and about four ounces of baked tofu, cut into narrow strips. All recipes courtesy of Nava Atlas, author of Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life With More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes; used with permission.

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ard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pick the right composter and this organic waste will easily turn into rich— and free—garden fertilizer, saving landfill space and reducing the volume of greenhouse gases generated by anaerobic decomposition. Unless using a specialized bin, maintain a roughly 50/50 compost mixture of “brown” and “green” organic waste for ideal results. Green waste is moist, such as fruit and vegetable peels; brown waste comprises dry and papery material, including grass clippings.

Low-Maintenance Pile

Good for: People that want something simple, don’t need fertilizer immediately and have extra outdoor space; average to large households with yard waste. Maintaining a compost pile is as easy as its name implies—simply toss organic yard and kitchen waste into a pile in the yard. Aerating or turning the compost with a pitchfork or shovel will provide quicker results, but waste will also decompose if left alone. Within six to 24 months, all of the waste will decompose aerobically into compost. Once a year, composters can dig out the finished compost from the bottom. This method won’t work for households that don’t generate yard waste because a 40

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yard waste. Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with removable panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom. Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months. Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.

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Holding Bin

Good for: People that want a low-maintenance option that’s more attractive than a pile; average to large households with yard waste. Make a bin out of wood or buy a plastic holding bin, which can contain up to 75 gallons. One with insulated sides may allow decomposing to continue in colder weather.

Tumbling Barrel

Good for: People that want quick results and can compost in smaller batches; small to average households with yard waste. These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aerating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks. Due to the barrel’s relatively smaller size and capacity, getting the balance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of compost to finish before adding more organic waste.

Multi-Tiered Boxes

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Good for: People that want to compost indoors; apartment dwellers and small households that don’t generate yard waste. For everyone that has wanted to compost, but had insufficient outdoor space, a five-or-10-gallon bucket and some red worms could be the answer. Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is so compact that a worm bin can fit under most kitchen sinks. Because red worms are so efficient—each pound of them will process half a pound of food scraps daily—a worm bin doesn’t need aeration and won’t smell or attract pests. Note that worms won’t process brown waste, meat, dairy or fatty foods.

Green Cone

Good for: People that just want to dump their kitchen waste and be done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste. Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then simply put green waste together with an “accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top. According to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added to a garden. Tracy Fernandez Rysavy is editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Green America’s Green American magazine, from which this article was adapted (GreenAmerica.org).

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nsure that the compost pile retains a moisture content similar to a wrung-out sponge. To moisten, add green waste; to reduce moisture, add brown waste. Turn compost to get air to the aerobic bacteria and speed the process. Wear gloves and a dust mask to protect against allergens. Decay generates heat, so a pile should feel warm. If not, add green waste. Decomposition occurs most efficiently when it’s 104 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit inside the pile; use a compost thermometer. Keep a small container in the kitchen to easily collect green food scraps. Store it in the freezer to keep unpleasant smells and flies at bay. The best time to start composting is during warmer months. Alternately layering green and brown waste, using the “lasagna method” in colder months, readies the pile to decompose as soon as the weather warms. Consider stockpiling summer yard waste ingredients. Be aware that low-maintenance composting won’t kill weed seeds, which can then get spread around the garden. A highly managed compost pile will kill some weeds through the generated heat. Put weeds out for municipal yard waste collection where there’s a better chance they’ll be destroyed.

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The Earth Diet has helped them heal ailments from A to Z.

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iana Werner-Gray, an Australian-born beauty queen, actress and environmentalist, lectures worldwide on healthy eating and is supported by a corps of nutrition coaches. Her book, The Earth Diet, describes a nature-based eating and lifestyle plan that has helped thousands realize greater vitality, harmony and peace.

How did you discover the Earth Diet? Six years ago, I was completely addicted to junk food and chronically sick, tired, bloated and miserable. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with a golf-ball-sized precancerous tumor that I decided to take a serious look at my life and make a change. I began to blog about my journey into self-healing through natural foods and my readers held me accountable to sticking with it. I also started creating healthy recipes that delivered my favorite junk food flavors so I didn’t feel deprived. Slowly, I stopped craving artificial junk foods and started craving natural versions of those flavors. Within three months, the tumor disappeared. I had demonstrated that I could undo the damage of toxic junk food by restoring proper nutrition into my cells and knew that by going back to nature, I could experience healing. Now people from around the world have testified that 44

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Everyone on the planet is on a diet; it’s just a matter of which one. Are you on a junk food diet or a disorderly eating diet? Most people deprive themselves at some point and end up binging later. Having a name for the lifestyle I wanted to live helped me commit to it. When you’re lost and disconnected from nature and your body, you need rules and guidelines. Day one, eat this; day two, eat that. The Earth Diet’s rules and guidelines helped me to break a disempowering addiction to junk food. After following the guidelines for a while, the whole lifestyle becomes natural and choices become easy.

How can busy people prepare and eat fresh foods more frequently? Try making a huge batch of smoothies or vegetable juice on a Sunday; put a few servings in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Then, take one to work each day. Fresh is best, but a thawed frozen juice is better than nothing. Also, simplify eating. I grew up in Australia’s Outback, alongside aboriginal people that ate “mono foods”—singular, whole, raw foods sourced directly from nature, and they had slim, resilient and

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healthy bodies. Eating mono foods gives the digestive system a break; we feel energized because the body doesn’t have to break down a complicated meal. Try, for example, eating a watermelon for lunch or an avocado for dinner.

Name some foods we’d be surprised to read about in The Earth Diet. My readers especially enjoy the chicken nuggets, burgers, gluten-free cookie dough, cashew cheesecake and vegan ice cream. The raw chocolate balls are popular, made with just three ingredients: almonds or sunflower seeds ground into flour, cacao powder and a favorite natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey or dates. Sometimes I add salt, mint, coconut or vanilla. I make a batch in 10 minutes and keep them in the freezer so I can have chocolate whenever I crave it.

Transforming the way we eat can be overwhelming; what are some simple first steps for the novice? Lemon water is incredibly powerful. It’s high in vitamin C, so it boosts the immune system, and it’s energizing, alkalizing and detoxifying. Just squeeze the juice of a lemon into two cups of water first thing in the morning and drink. I also recommend eating a whole, raw, mono food in its natural state every day, like a banana, orange or strawberries. Eat something that hasn’t been sliced, diced, processed and packaged. Lastly, practice eating only when hungry and eat what you’re craving in the most natural way possible (for example, upgrading from conventional pizza to organic store-bought brands to raw homemade pizza). On Sunday I woke up and made a big brunch for friends; we had organic eggs, salsa, herbal tea and organic cookies. For dinner, I ate an avocado. That’s all I was craving, and it ended up balancing out my day. If you’re craving chocolate, there’s a reason. If you’re craving a smoothie for dinner, have one. You can both fulfill cravings and nourish and love your body at the same time. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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e’ve heard them time and time again: fitness tips that guarantee we’ll meet our goals if we follow them. The truth is that some can hurt more than help. Here are seven fitness myths that are best to ignore. No pain, no gain. It’s true that what we put into our workout has a direct impact on results. However, this doesn’t mean workouts should be painful. If something hurts during exercise, try a different move instead that targets the same muscle group to see if the feeling persists; adjust the form in case improper execution is the culprit or give it a rest and return when ready. Muscle soreness can be expected after a tough workout and can persist for a day or two afterward. Try not to confuse soreness or the discomfort felt from fatigued muscles during a workout with pain. In the presence of an injury, it’s often best to modify activities that contribute to the pain or refrain from workouts pending expert medical advice. “Working through the pain” might

actually make things worse in the long run. Never exercise a sore muscle. Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout. If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training. Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles requires testosterone—and lots of it. Men typically have 20 to 30 times more testosterone than women. For women, strength training is well-known to be key in toning and sculpting muscles, maintaining healthy joints and bones, boosting metabolism and even improving

mood and confidence. Don’t be afraid to pick up heavier weights. To lose a belly, crunch the abs. Yes, abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles. However, if we carry a layer of fat on top of those muscles, the belly will remain. To lose a belly, continue regular ab work while focusing on cardio exercises, strength training moves for the whole body and eating properly. The best time to work out is in the morning. The best time to work out is whenever it fits into our schedule. The more exercise, the faster the results. Not true. When it comes to working out, an appropriate balance of hard work and rest is the best option. Overusing the body actually prevents muscles from growing, resulting in decreased strength, endurance and metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury. Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed. Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly working hard. Eating less is not always the answer to losing weight. If we’re not eating enough, the body may think it’s starving, which causes it to store fat instead of burning calories, so eating too infrequently or not enough can sabotage weight-loss efforts. Eating smaller, more frequent meals allows the body to metabolize calories more effectively. Leslie Perry Duffy is a FIRM workout program master instructor and entrepreneur in Columbia, SC, who contributes to Life.Gaiam.com from which this was adapted.

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Mind Gardening It Pays to Watch What Is Planted by Dennis Merritt Jones

n unattended mind is like a neglected garden. Potting soil is incredibly receptive to any seeds introduced to it. It has absolutely no discretion when it comes to playing host to seeds; it says, “Yes” to all of them. So it is with our mind, which is amazingly receptive to whatever suggestions are dropped into it. It has been said that the subconscious mind cannot take a joke. Whatever is introduced to it, it takes as serious instruction to grow that thought-seed into a full-blown plant, be it a flower or a weed. When we pause to consider how many thought-seeds are blown, dropped or purposely planted in our mind on a daily basis, it may prompt us to tend to our mental garden with more regularity. These may come from media, negative conversation or overheard comments. The subconscious mind hears it all and takes it personally. The only way to avoid this type of mind pollution is to be consciously focused on what we want to have planted and growing in our flower box called life. It’s a 24/7 proposition to keep it weeded as thousands of mental seeds constantly pour in. A good full-time gardener plants thought-seeds about their self and others that are rooted in reverence and loving-kindness and skillfully nurtures them. Others will then receive nothing but benefit from the seeds we drop along the way. Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com. 46

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William H. Stager, DO, MS, FACOFP Clinical Assoc. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, NSUCOM Clinical Asst. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, LECOM

• AOBNMM Board Certified: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine • AOBFP Board Certified: Family Practice • Cranial Osteopathy • Medical Acupuncture

Serving each person in body, mind and spirit to reach their highest light “Dr. Stager’s practice in West Palm Beach consists of integrating the best of Eastern and Western medicine, especially using gentle hands-on body work, body/ mind energy work and acupuncture. Dr. Stager treats a wide variety of patients from all over the world, of all ages, ranging from newborn to elderly; from common general health to neuromusculoskeletal problems.”

311 Golf Road, Suite 1100 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Phone: 561-832-1894 Fax: 561-832-1590

By William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP

e all deal with stress every day and we hear about it everywhere. Friends and family, at work or play, on TV or movies, books or news: everybody’s talking about stress. So what are we doing about it? First, let’s define stress. Many years ago, Dr. Hans Selye, perhaps the most famous physician to research stress and its affects on us, had a fairly simple definition for stress. He defined stress as simply our response to change. Think about it: how do we respond to change? Implicit in this statement is the neutrality of the words “response” and “change”. The change can be big or little, labeled good or bad or otherwise, but it’s we who provide the labels and we who choose the response. And we usually respond in response to our labels! So who’s responsible for how we view the change and how we respond to it? We are! I’m sure we are all familiar with examples of the ability of our minds to convince us that something is either good or bad and therefore doable or not. Our parents got us to do things or eat food, for instance, that we didn’t like, but managed to, after various forms of creative convincing. And we still do this, more or less, every day of our lives. We all are living examples of how the body affects the mind and the mind affects the body. I have said it before in this column that it’s often a basic truth that when we feel good we act good and when we feel bad we act bad. For example, you know that when you are nervous or worried about something, symptoms appear in your body, such as upset stomach, restlessness, headache, and so on. And the

opposite is true: physical symptoms such as pain or illness can affect us emotionally and get us down, even depressed. So how we label changes and how we respond to them is our choice, and we can choose health and happiness. Some incredible evidence has resulted from the large number of research projects over the years directed at the body-mind connections. A partial list of conditions that have been scientifically proven to be affected by positive attitude techniques includes: • • • • • • • • • • •

allergies and allergic skin reactions asthma anxiety depression digestive symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, constipation and stomach ulcers heart pain and arrhythmias high blood pressure infertility insomnia pain of all types pms

I took a course with Dr. David Cheek years ago, who was then one of the best known physicians and researchers in the field of clinical hypnosis. He told us and demonstrated to us how he and other physicians had discovered and documented that people remembered everything while under anesthesia for surgery, and that with the proper suggestions, bleeding, side effects and healing times and responses were all significantly and positively shortened. The power of the mind is such that I have witnessed films of women having csections with no anesthesia, only hypnosis!

A few years ago, I had the good fortune to meet Dr. Herbert Benson, the founder of the Mind/Body Institute in Boston, Mass. He is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, and has done much of the groundbreaking research on bridging the affects of mind and body in science and medicine. He has written several books, hundreds of research papers, lectured internationally, and many of you may have heard of him or seen him on TV. His latest book: “The Relaxation Response”, addresses exactly what we have been discussing here. He condenses the whole relaxation response to stress or change to two simple steps: 1. a sound or word or phrase or prayer, repeated silently or aloud, and 2. a passive attitude, i.e., not worrying or thinking about any other thoughts or distractions, but always returning to one’s relaxed center of focus. That’s it! Whatever your beliefs, culture, language or religion, you choose the word or phrase, and repeat it gently and relaxedly for about twenty minutes at a time. You can sit or stand or walk, you can be in any environment. Just repeat your positive word or phrase in a relaxed and focused manner, without following any other thoughts that may come in. The results are tangible and reproducible and have been the subject of hundreds of research projects. Historically, this remarkable subject has been expressed for thousands of years in every culture and religion. You can buy Dr. Benson’s book anywhere and read more. I urge you all to do this, to learn to be focused and relaxed, and share it with everyone you know. Imagine the results! William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FA MA, FAAO, FACOFPAOBNMM Board Certified:Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. AOBFP Board Certified: Family Medicine. Medical Acupuncture. Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, NSUCOM. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, LECOM Medical Director, Flagler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. 311 Golf Road, Suite 1100, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-5501 Tel. 561-832-1894, Fax 561-832-1590. natural awakenings

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COMFORTABLE WITH UNCERTAINTY by Pema Chodron

his wonderful book is a compilation of 108 very practical instructions on cultivating fearlessness and compassion, pulled from Pema Chodron long career as a writer and teacher of Buddhist philosophy and teachings. It is a wonderful practice in and of itself to simply be with each of these 108 teachings and see how that changes our relationship to the uncertainty of life. Learning to be comfortable with uncertainty is a huge benefit on the spiritual path. The egoic mind usually does not like uncertainty and it is a common tendency to run away from it. The egoic mind tends to feel safe and comfortable when it feels like it has some semblance of control. Yet rarely does life always flow in exactly the way we would have it, without any surprises or unknowns. We also have a cultural conditioning to wanting to know what is going on. It is a common practice in most school systems we grew up in to reward us when we got the answers right and have to face consequences when we didn’t know something. Not knowing was in fact a bad thing. The egoic mind tends to clamp down and feel anxious when it finds itself in a state of uncertainty. Learning to just be present in that state of unknowingness, or uncertainty, without trying to move out of it or fill it with something else, can be hugely beneficial. When we don’t resist that state an inner sense of peacefulness and calm can come forward. And at times, even a sense of inner knowingness as well. It is one of those paradoxes we sometimes encounter in life, when we don’t resist what is happening things oftentimes resolve themselves. Here are a few excerpts:

The Root of Suffering

What keeps us unhappy and stuck in a lim-

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ited view of reality is our tendency to seek pleasure and avoid pain, to seek security and avoid discomfort. This is how we keep ourselves enclosed in a cocoon. Out there are all the planets and all the galaxies and vast space, but we’re stuck here in this cocoon. Moment after moment, we’re deciding that we would rather stay in that cocoon than step out into that big space. Life in our cocoon is cozy and secure. We’ve gotten it all together. It’s safe, it’s predictable, it’s convenient, and it’s trustworthy. If we feel ill at ease, we just fill in those gaps. Our mind is always seeking zones of safety. We’re in this zone of safety and that’s what we consider life, getting it all together, security. Death is losing that. We fear losing our illusion of security – that’s what makes us anxious. We fear being confused and not knowing which way to turn. We want to know what’s happening. The mind is always seeking zones of safety, and these zones of safety are continually falling apart. Then we scramble to get another zone of safety back together again. We spend all our energy and waste our lives trying to recreate these zones of safety, which are always falling apart. That’s the essence of samsara – the cycle of suffering that comes from continuing to seek happiness in all the wrong places.

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You can cultivate the four limitless qualities of love, compassion, joy, and equanimity by learning to relax where you are. There’s no problem with being where you are right now. Even if you feel loving-kindness and compassion for only one sentient being, that is a good place to start. Simply acknowledging, respecting, and appreciating the warmth is a way to encourage its growth. We can be where we are and at the same time leave wide open the possibility of being able to expand far beyond where we are

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now in the course of our lifetime. Expansion never happens through greediness or pushing or striving. It happens through some combination of learning to relax where you already are and, at the same time, keeping the possibility open that your capacity, my capacity, the capacity of all beings, is limitless. As we continue to relax where we are, our opening expands. This is the potential of a human being. This is the gift of a human birth. When we say, “May I have happiness,” or, “May I be free of suffering,” or, “May any individual have happiness and be free of suffering ,” we are saying that it is the potential of a human being to expand our capacity for opening and caring limitlessly. It starts out with feeling love or compassion for one being. It can expand to include more and more beings, until it reaches the full human capacity for connecting with love and compassion, which is limitless, free-flowing, warmth – dynamic, alive, connected energy with no reference point. This is our human potential: to connect with the true state of affairs. It begins with being where we are. For the month of March I will be offering this book at Changing Times Books and Gifts at a 20% discount. It is my hope that you will come in and take a look at it for yourself. David A. Cronin is a spiritual coach, writer, lecturer and owner of Changing Times Books and Gifts, located in the Village Commons Shopping Plaza, 771 Village Blvd, Suite 202, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Phone: (561) 640-0496, Website: www.changingtimesgifts. com. Email: David@ChangingTimesGifts. com. He has been teaching spirituality since 1974 and teaches a Compassion Meditation Class every Monday night at 7:30 PM at Changing Times.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Essential Oils 101: Come join Essentially Erika in learning more about Essential Oil Safety and get a Medicine Cabinet Makeover! Class will be held Thursday, March 26th 6pm at The Salt Suite 3100 North Federal Highway in Delray Beach. Focus will be on Aromatherapy and your health. A complimentary salt session will be offered at the end of class. Please RSVP to essentiallyerika@gmail.com, or call (954) 770-0861. Gong Meditation w/David LeClerc The Gong Meditation Concert is a rhythmic sound meditation that explores a wide range of frequencies using several gongs and several other tonal percussive instruments. The mystical quality of the vibrations, provide a conduit for quieting, releasing and energizing the mind and the body in a totally unique way. The gongs create voices that communicate on an astral level and reach deep within the heart & soul of being. Like the wind & the waves of nature, the gongs create a pulsating energized atmosphere and restores balance where true healing evolves. 6:30-7:30 PM Cost is $25 or $20 by 2/28 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL WEBINAR: SHAMANIC TRADITIONS: SHIFTING THE ASSEMBLAGE POINT with Margaret Ann Lembo. Habitual actions and the manner in which we live in the world lead us to become unconscious or ‘asleep’ in life. Understand the assemblage point and various methods to shift it to create new pathways for personal and spiritual growth. It’s a good tool to understand to avoid the “cosmic 2×4” and be proactive in becoming conscious. 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET, 2:00 – 3:00 PM CT, 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT online at www. AcademyoftheSpiritualArts.com Registered members receive links and access. Join for $20 a month. Includes approximately 30 other recorded webinars to watch at your convenience.

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50th Anniversary Event! Music ~ Inspiration ~ Celebration

Sun, April 19, Noon–6pm

Boca Raton - Cendyn Building Federal Highway All are welcome to attend. Event tickets: Noon–4pm $19.65 Full Day including event & after party reception: 4:30pm–6pm $40.

Facilitators of the Course who would like to speak & musicians who would like to perform should contact Lynn Turner 561.495.4277 mail4lynn@gmail.com

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Psychic Intuitive Level 1 1pm-6pm Training One-day intensive Workshop to Increase your Intuition (Perfect for Beginners and Intermediates) All supplies are included. Pre-registration is required for this event. Children under 18 are free! Tuition for adults: $99 by 2/27/15 or $125 thereafter. Location: Private residence in Saturnia Isles, West Delray Beach, FL (441 & Atlantic Ave.) www.DeirdreAbrami.com Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches-Chopra’s “Law of Intention and Desire”, Rev. Marcia MacLean. Meditation 10:00 am, Celebration 10:30 am www.cslpalmbeaches.org, 561-676-7997, GreenWise Community Room 11231 Legacy Ave, PBG Learn to Kayak! 10:00 a.m. (about 1 hour) This is a landbased course to provide beginners the skills necessary for kayaking. Reservations are recommended. The program is free with Park admission. For information and reservations call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952 6:45 am Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk Pine Glades Natural Area “PLUS”, Jupiter, 14122 W. Indian town Road, approximately 6.7 miles west of I-95. Meet in parking lot Leader Chuck Weber. Contact: Sue Snyder 561-627-7829 roysue@bellsouth.net Sunday Worship Service – Rev. Justin Terry, Pastor of UMCPB, is considered one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyants in the US today. Come and experience his uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Private Reading with Rev. Justin Terry, one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyant mediums in the US today. His readings are very informative. He works with your guides, teachers and loved ones who have crossed over. 30 Minutes for $100. Readings are scheduled from 1P-4P. To schedule, email Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org call 561-6860217 WED/THU/FRI 10am-2pm United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Visitors Morning Waldorf Education. School tour, visit all programs, questions and answers, light refreshments. 8:50am. Pre-K- 8th grade, Sea Star Initiative, 251 SW 4th Ave, Boca. Call to reserve a space 561-452-3618 Native American Healing Drumming Circle Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 6:30pm to 8:30pm, donations accepted. Traditional Native American drumming with hand drums and rattles: no drumming experience required; drums & rattles available to borrow. Deeply spiritual experience suitable for everyone and drum healing offered to those wanting

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healing. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com ONLINE GUIDED MEDITATION ON BLOGTALKRADIO with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret Ann Lembo, author of Chakra Awakening, to experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. Every other Monday at 6PM ET. Take 30 minutes and breathe with Margaret Ann! Profound healing currents, angelic alignment, and Divine Connection are available through this guided imagery meditation. 6:00 – 6:30 PM, free, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo. Opening To Living An Enlightened Life Now w/ Kamala Easton, Ph.D. Do you ever feel like you are repeatedly making decisions that keep you stuck, instead of living your highest potential? Can you imagine, making every day choices from a higher state of consciousness beyond your normal mind? Having your greater Self available to you 24/7 in every area of your life? In this evening you will come to understand that Enlightenment is NOT simply a “mountain top” idea. But the actuality of who you are as a human on earth. Learn to create the life you have been longing to live, whether it be deeply spiritual, or perfectly human. All from a higher state of living beyond the mind. 7-9PM Cost $45 or $40 by 3/1 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL SarahSpiritual Class: Intensify Your Intuition 7:30 PM Learn ways to invite Spirit to be an ever-present source of wisdom. This class will include a mediation and Sarah will provide connection exercises. Expedito Enlightenment Center WPB Call 561-682-0955 to register or visit SarahSpiritual.com Private Spiritual Intuitive Readings/Consultations w/Kamala Easton, Ph.D. Kamala is able to immediately reveal the deepest issues of the heart. She shares what is keeping you from living your highest life, what the causes are, and what you need to do to clear them. Readings include information on relationships, business, finances, health and spiritual transformation. Cost 30min/$108, 60min/$175 Call for appointment times. To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL 6:45pm - Topic: Auto Immune Diseases -Singer Family Chiropractic – 12 minutes with the Doctor. Conference calls start at 6:45pm on Mondays. Number to call: (605) 475-5950. When prompted enter the code: 7184115# Except for the Q & A calls, all participants are muted.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Soul Healing Weekly Practice With Marsha Valutis 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Suggested Love offering: $10 - $15. Everyone is welcome. Come learn and practice various Soul Healing techniques that can heal and transform any area of your life (health, relationships, etc.) Join us in offering unconditional universal service; transform your soul, heart, mind and body. Marsha is a certified Soul Healer and coach with a PhD in Psychology. She is offering private sessions by appointment at Changing Times.

Meditation on Twin Hearts en ESPAÑOL de 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Experimenta la meditación de Corazones Gemelos para encontrar paz interior, mejorar tus relaciones personales, recargarte de energias positivas y mejorar la buena salud. The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561-483-5952 - info@centerforpranichealing.com www.centerforpranichealing.com Meditation on Twin Hearts en ESPAÑOL de 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Experimenta la meditación de corazones gemelos para encontrar paz interior, mejorar tus relaciones personales, recargarte de energies positivas y mejorar la buena salud. The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561-483-5952 - info@centerforpranichealing.com www.centerforpranichealing.com Monthly MEETING and LECTURE “The Environment, Politics, the Law and You: Observations of a Green Lawyer” by Richard Grosso, Esq. 7:00 p.m. (earlier meeting time this year) as Richard Grosso, Esq speaks to us about the environmental law in his lecture “The Environment, Politics, the Law and You: Observations of a Green Lawyer” Richard Grosso is a law professor at the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, where he teaches land use and environmental law, and Florida Constitutional Law, and directs the Environmental and Land Use Law Practice Clinic. Professor Grosso is a recognized legal expert, practicing lawyer and policy advocate, with 28 years of experience litigating and advocating on environmental issues. Join us for this important and educational program in rooms 101 and 102 at FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, 6301 Summit Blvd, (near Jog Road) in West Palm Beach. Refreshments at 6:30 pm. Meeting is free and open to the public. Also at the March 3 meeting: Bird of the Month: “Red-shouldered Hawk”. Come learn from Clive Pinnock about this remarkable bird. EVENTS: (Free & Open to the public unless otherwise stated) If any questions on the Bird Walks, email: asetripinfo@gmail.com or contact Linda Humphries 561-742-7791 Psychic Development - with Rev. Vicki White, Certified Medium. Class is open to all levels of students. Practice messages, meditation and interpretation. One message for each attendee. 7PM $10 United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Compassion / Forgiveness Meditation and Discussion with David A. Cronin - Join us for an evening of deep meditation designed to open one’s own heart, cultivate deep compassion and create a sense of connectedness to othersIt opens our conscious awareness beyond our egoic mind’s story. Our story is what our egoic mind has told us about the events of our life. This will be an on-going class on Wednesday evenings with discussion of experiences and suggestions for cultivating the practice in daily life. 7:30 – 9:30 PM Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www. changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. Love offering. All donations are donated to charities around the world. NVC-Style Compassionate Communication Practice Group. Words really do matter! Create more love and connection in your relationships with a simple 4-Step Communication Process. First and 3rd Wednesday in March (March 4 and 18). West Palm Beach: $15/person. Call Lynn at 561-714-9553 for reservations and information. Healing & Meditation Night from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. If you are looking to relieve yourself of the daily stress from home or at work this event is for you. During this event you will learn about the Meditation on Twin Hearts, the benefits of Pranic Healing and experience a 15 minute Pranic Healing Session to relieve stress and minor aches. The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 phone: 561-483-5952 info@centerforpranichealing.com www.centerforpranichealing.com Channeling Practicum with Roger Harden, healer and metaphysician. Join in the energies as Roger channels Spirit Guides. 7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217.www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

7 PM A Course In Miracles Seminar Series led by Alex Stehly. Learning to Love Yourself to Allow for Change: Take part in practical lessons to enhance and discover who you are. Have fun learning about yourself and your ego! Expedito Enlightenment Center WPB Call 561-682-0955 to register or visit ExpediteEnlightenment.com Spiritually Speaking with Sarah LIVE 7-9 PM on WBZT 1230, iHeart Radio & WBZT.com. SarahSpiritual’s show is ALL ABOUT YOU! Your calls, questions, and connection with Spirit. Call 800-889-0267 or FL 561-844-6167 to speak with Sarah and Spirit! Become part of the Spiritually Speaking family!

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Gentle Yoga with Judy Love - Expect to feel refreshed, calm, centered, and ready to fully engage in your life in and after this class, which takes a gentle approach to practicing yoga. We become so conditioned to “Go-Go-Go, Do More, Work Harder!” that sometimes our biggest challenge is letting go of self-judgment and slowing down long enough to provide some much-needed refreshment to our bodies and spirits. In this class, we emphasize cultivating mindfulness as we integrate postures, body alignment, breath awareness, relaxation, and meditation. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:00 $15 per class or $40 prepaid for 4 classes FULL MOON DRUMMING & SHAMANIC JOURNEY with Margaret Ann “Seven Feathers” Lembo. On this auspicious day of brilliant light energy, establish your intentions for the next 28.5 days of your life! Margaret “Seven Feathers” will call in the 7 directions using Smudge in Spray, a liquid alternative to smoking smudge. The first round of drumming will be dedicated to clearing away the old. The second round of drumming will call forth and invoke the new as you focus on and imagine your life as you want it to be. During the third round, Margaret will drum you through a shamanic journey into yourself with your power animal to help you find the answers and guidance to step forth empowered and confident. Bring your drum or rattles if you have them (although you don’t need

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with Rachel Bash, Silvia Garcia and Amanda Palermo

April 25 to April 29, 2015

Five memorable days with: • Four daily classes, hot yoga, hot vinyasa and non-heated yin yoga • Accommodations for 4 nights, taxes included • Delicious meals • Swimming pool, hot tub and pool towels $1360 & up, per person, double occupancy. To Book Your Reservation Please Contact

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a drum to attend). You also will have an opportunity to drum on the big Pow Wow drum during this experiential workshop. 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Note: This event often runs long. Be prepared to stay for the full ceremony as this is a sacred circle event). $18 prepaid, $25 at the door, (children under 16 free); maximum 25 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Full Moon Meditation. From 7:15 pm to 9:30 pm. Start the year blessing your loved ones and projects. This Meditation is also used as an instrument of world peace and community service. This meditation helps harmonize Mother Earth by blessing our planet with loving-kindness, peace, joy and goodwill. Let’s join hundreds of people from around the world to simultaneously bless mother earth. The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561-483-5952 - info@centerforpranichealing.com www.centerforpranichealing.com Reiki Circle led by Reiki Master & Teacher Rev. Pearl Rauberts; starts 6:30pm, donations accepted. Experience the healing power of Reiki to help body, mind & emotions! Open to those wishing to receive Reiki, each person has a short individual Reiki healing session. Please arrive promptly and you must pre-register (limited number of places). Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP, call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 A Course in Miracles With JoAnn Gersh Francis. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. As a three-volume curriculum consisting of a Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers, it teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. In order to get the most out of this course it is best studied over a period of one year as it was designed, however, the teachings from this course are universal so dropping in anytime is encouraged. Come explore and find out what “A Course in Miracles” means when it says: “Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God” Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts. com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. 7:30 PM – 9:30PM $15 per class. Lunch & Learn lead by Leslie Glickman at 12:30 This is a by donation class - your dollars will go to support the Yoga Journey Teacher Training. Scholarship Fund. Please help us support those who have the desire but not the financial means to become a yoga teacher. Everything but asana. This is the one class on the Yoga Journey schedule that doesn't include movement. Come and have a lite bite as we discuss all aspects of yoga theory, philosophy and so much more. Topics change weekly. Guest teachers will be brought in for special topics as well.cost - Donation to support Yoga Journey Teacher Training Scholarship. Held at Trend Tea located at the Wyndham Hotel 2th floor 1950 Glades Road Boca Raton. yogajourney.com 561-479-7819 7:30 PM SarahSpiritual Class: Working with the Angels In this class SarahSpiritual shows you how to call upon the Angelic Realm. You'll understand which Archangels can help with the different aspects of your life. Expedito Enlightenment Center WPB Call 561-682-0955 to register or visit SarahSpiritual.com

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SPECIAL EVENT Friday March 6th – Introduction to Transformational Breath® w/Jamar Discover how breath is the key to personal transformation. This is an extremely powerful modality that brings amazing changes in the area of your life where you need it most. Come watch and experience the art of Breath Analysis and the benefits of a full, deep, connected breath. See how one's breathing pattern is a reflection of how one shows up in life - or doesn't - and how to shift that. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns, clear the subconscious and connect more fully with one's Higher Self. Begin to heal yourself, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Bring 2 pillows, a water bottle, and a blanket. 7-9:30PM Cost $45 or $40 by 3/5 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Spiritually Speaking with Sarah LIVE at 11 AM on W4WN.com, the Women 4 Women’s Network SarahSpiritual’s show is ALL ABOUT YOU. Your calls, questions, and connection with Spirit. Call 800-889-0267 or FL 561-844-6167 to speak with Sarah and Spirit! Become part of the Spiritually Speaking family! Reiki Circle - Join in as Reiki Healers channel universal healing energy. Reiki is a Japanese system of relaxation and stress relief that promotes well-being using the body’s natural healing abilities. 7PM. Love Offering. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Yoga Journey in the Park with Leslie Glickman. 9:00am COMPLIMENTARY all levels vinyasa flow yoga practice. Spread the word and help Leslie on her quest to unite our yoga community.Complimentary community class Sanborn Square (1 block north of Palmetto Park Rd on Federal Hwy) in Boca Raton yogajourney.com 561-479-7819 Introduction to Wire Wrapping, 1-3 pm. Learn to wire wrap various gemstones and interesting natural objects. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place, 11320 Legacy Ave., PBG. Day of Enchantment. Build magical fairy houses, traditional Waldorf puppet show, visit and play in early childhood classrooms, meet Waldorf trained faculty, natural handmade toys for sale and organic bake sale. 10-noon, Ages 2-6 years. Sea Star Initiative, 251 SW 4th Ave, Boca. 561-452-3618 Reiki Level 1 with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master & Teacher: 9:30am to 5:00pm; $150 includes 2 manuals. Reiki helps heal body, mind & emotions. Learn to channel the Reiki healing energy for yourself & others, learn hand positions, receive Level 1 attunements & certification. You will give & receive Reiki in a small group with individual attention from highly experienced, well qualified teacher. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com BOOKSIGNING: "CONVERSATIONS WITH HISTORY: INSPIRATION, REFLECTIONS, AND ADVICE FROM HISTORY - MAKERS AND CELEBRITIES ON THE OTHER SIDE" with author Susan Lander. Have you ever wondered how celebrities would reflect on their

lives since they passed? Channeled by a psychic medium, Conversations with History: Inspiration, Reflections and Advice from History-Makers and Celebrities on the Other Side sheds some light. Take a unique journey with 22 famous spirits, including Ben Franklin, Gandhi, and Farrah Fawcett. They have returned to offer new insights into their lives and to share powerful lessons to help improve our lives every day. 2:00 – 4:00 PM, free, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. “A Healthy Dose of Comic Relief” w/Comedian Greg Tamblyn An evening of hilarious, heartfelt musical musings and mindful mischief. Greg's songs and stories impart empowering life messages and spiritual insights through the right-brain doorway of music and laughter. It's "Ha Ha" with an "Aha!" Elevate your endorphins, amplify your amusement, and celebrate the best in ourselves, and laugh at the rest of ourselves. They're like WD-40 for our relationships, our moments of confusion, the things we want to accomplish in life, and our connection to the Big Mystery. Did you know that amusement is a very high vibration? For all of us genuine, one-of-akind humor beings, silliness is a marvelous way to explode our limitations. Take a musical joyride into Mystery and Mirth, the Profound and the Absurd, the Weird and the Wonderful, the Psychological and the Spiritual, the Sacred and the Silly. 7-9PM Cost $20 or $15 by 3/6 Limited SeatingTo Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Speaker Series – Eliot Kleinberg: “Florida’s Amazing History and Why You Should Care” Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. Eliot Kleinberg, born in South Florida, has spent nearly four decades as a reporter, including more than a quartercentury at The Palm Beach Post in West Palm Beach. In addition to covering local news, he also writes extensively about Florida and Florida history. He has written 10 books, all focusing on Florida. 11am – 6pm. Join The Therapeutic Alternative at Wellfest Delray™ 2015! South Florida’s Premier Wellness & Green Event! Interact with some of the area’s top Wellness and Green experts. Location: Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square – 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Stop by our booth to learn about Lymphatic Health through professional treatments and self-care. We will also showcase our quality crafted European body brushes, Himalayan Salt Therapy, Far-Infra Red Bio-Mat®, and more. www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com - 561-3923340 - Boca Raton. 11 AM- SarahSpiritual Children/Young Adults Workshop SarahSpiritual will teach your children/young adults how to tap into their Divine Knowing. This workshop will include an art project. Expedito Enlightenment Center WPB Call 561-682-0955 to register or visit SarahSpiritual.com Jr. Friends Meeting, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Are you interested in the environment, the out-of-doors, the beach, making friends and earning community service/volunteer hours? If so, Junior Friends is for YOU! This program is for 6th graders through college age students, members meet monthly for fun and a service project at the Park. Projects include: beach clean-ups, plant identification/ exotic plant removal, building maintenance, planting, boardwalk enhancement or maintenance, trail maintenance, and more! For more information contact Veronica Frehm at veronica@macarthurbeach.org

9 am Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk Busch Wildlife, Jupiter, 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, meet in the parking lot. Leader Jim Howe. Intuitive Fair 11:00 – 5:00 PM Intuitive Guidance, Reiki Healing Sessions. $25 for 15-minute reading. Free gift if you purchase 2 readings; 3 readings for $70. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. Call 640-0496 for more details. MacArthur Under Moonlight Concert: Bill and Kate Isles (Folk Music). 7-9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Join us under the full moon for a magical night of music. This concert series will be held November thru April featuring a different band every month. Come on out and bring the whole family! No reservations required and children under age 10 are free. Admission is $5.00 per person. For more information, please call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. 7:45 am STA 1E, Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk. Car Pool Tour around Storm Water Treatment Area managed by South Florida Water Management District. The tour drives around the water impound areas viewing the large amount of birds that accumulate in these waters. The number and variety of birds vary according to season and water levels. We stop and exit the cars occasionally. In order to view some of the distant birds better there are scopes to look through. The sightings are posted on our yahoo group: auduboneverglades Space is limited and the trips fill up fast. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER – print off rules and disclaimer document at www. auduboneverglades.org. Contact Linda 561-742-7791 or asetripinfo@gmail.com to register

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Asana Evolution with Lori Klinger 2 part workshop with Lori Klinger. The workshop setting provides an opportunity to dive deeper into your practice. Join us to explore, expand and ultimately EVOLVE! Dream it! Believe it! LIVE it! This empowering session is for all-levels and POSSIBILITY is the name of the game. Following lunch at Farmers Table continue with Part Two of the workshop. Get grounded by practicing truth and integrity on your mat, and get comfortable in your own skin off your mat. This is an all-level workshop that will leave you feeling content, whole, and enveloped in selflove! 10am-noon Hearts on Fire—INVERSIONS AND

Hummingbird Wellness Retreat April 17th, 18th, 19th

Come experience a full weekend of healings, fun, play, and insights.

Participate in:  labyrinth walk  fire bowl ceremony  singing bowl meditation  energy healing sessions  vision board activity

Our Hummingbird Retreat: focuses on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels to help you:  remove obstacles  find clarity and joy  live fully on purpose!

Hands-on body work, energy work, group processing, and intention setting activities – all designed to help you release feelings of being off balance, overworked or blocked from experiencing peace and joy. Make the major shifts you know are needed in your life to move you forward right now. Duncan Center

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First saturday of Month: High Yield -low cost Backyard Organic gardening for Beginners. Home Hydroponics sprouting. setting up the garden for the Fall growing season investment. $20 First sunday of Month: Organic gardening for small spaces and patios for Beginners. Vertical gardening, organic soil preparation. $20 second saturday of Month: Free composting and Organic container gardening for begginers. raised beds, trenches, container gardening. $20 second sunday of Month: Vermiculture, composting, irrigation systems and how to maintain your organic vegetable garden with less time and save on bills! $20 Third saturday of Month: growing Herbs in containers: ayuervedic and native Herbs .Medicinal and culinaray uses. Tropical Fruit trees. $20 Third sunday of Month: s.Florida Organic gardening for Beginners: composting/container gardening, soil. $20 Fourth saturday of Month: How to do it Hands On in the garden( for beginners): Propagations, vermiculture, composting, low maintenane, organic pesiticdes, organic soil preparation. $20 Fourth sunday of Month: Backyard Organic farming for all levels: raised beds, container gardening, trenches, irrigation systems, composting. $20 Urban gardening in the TrOPics for beginners. learn why s. Florida Organic gardening is different but nOT diFFicUlT and The Backyard Organic Vegetable garden for Beginners For rsVP and more info 561-234-9517 Visit: localharvest.org/farms/M20618

BACKBENDS; 1:30-3:30pm Get Real—HIP-OPENERS AND ARM BALANCES. Investment - $35/session or $70 for both held at Yoga Journey located at the Wyndham Hotel 5thth floor 1950 Glades Road Boca Raton, yogajourney.com Contact: 561-479-7819 Introduction to Beading. 1-3 pm. Step-by-step instruction to create a beaded necklace to wear home. Class will include a thorough overview of basic beading techniques as well as introduction to basic beading tools, findings and bead types. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place,11320 Legacy Ave., PBG Bluegrass Music with the Conch Stomp Band 1-3:00 p.m. Come on down to the Park and listen to the Conch Stomp Band play some bluegrass. Free with Park admission. Call the Nature Center for more information, (561) 624-6952. Bluegrass Jam 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bring your banjo, washboard, or other acoustic instruments and jam along with the band. The second Sunday of each month, join the band after their set for a jam session. 11am – 6pm. Join The Therapeutic Alternative at Wellfest Delray™ 2015. South Florida’s Premier Wellness & Green Event! Interact with some of the area’s top Wellness and Green experts. Location: Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square – 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Stop by our booth to learn about Lymphatic Health through professional treatments and self-care. We will also showcase our quality crafted European body brushes, Himalayan Salt Therapy, Far-Infra Red Bio-Mat®, and more. www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com - 561-392-3340 - Boca Raton. 8 am carpool, Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk “Birding and History of Lake O’s South Rim” Leader: Paul Gray, Florida Audubon Okeechobee Science Coordinator. While birding, he will share his vast knowledge of the human and the natural history of the area. Space limited, registration required. Call Linda 586-854-0145. www.auduboneverglades.org 12th Annual Healthy Living Expo – 11am-5:30pm. FREE admission. Enjoy natural products, organic produce, energy treatments, aromatherapy, local raw honey, feng shui, healthy coffee, herbal teas, lotions and soaps, massage, yoga, integrative medicine, healing art, jewelry, hydroponic growing systems, intuitive readers and much more. Free eco-tote bag to first 500 attendees. Over 80 exhibitors, workshops, door prizes galore, free samples, free hearing screenings, free chiropractic screenings, and much more. Florida Tech Clemente Center, Melbourne. For more information call 321-777-6433 or visit HealthyLivingExpos.com. Proudly produced by Natural Awakenings magazine. Sunday Worship Service – with guest speaker, Jeremy Moser, UMC Seminary Student, Medium and Healer. Come and experience his uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Reiki Retreat: Emotional Self-Healing led by Reiki Master & Teacher Rev. Pearl Rauberts; 11:00am to 2:00pm; $30. This class is for those who have already taken Reiki II (you must bring with you both your March 9, Monday

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Energy Healing Circle With Valerie Langley 7:30 – 9:00 PM Min $10 Love Offering Gratefully Accepted. It is time to give yourself the gift of healing. By participating in tonight’s circle, through a guided visualization you will receive “Reiki, the energy of Universal Love” and a “natural healing flow of energy” that is unique to Valerie which she shares with her private clients. While receiving energy healing, some will feel tingling, others will feel heat, and all will experience overall relaxation along with the sense of letting go and lightening up. Let this night be your time to recharge your energy. Your chakras will be balanced; your etheric field will be cleared of stress and of energies or threads which no longer serve your highest good. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. Reiki I and II certificates); we will use the energy of the group and the Reiki II mental/emotional symbol for selfhealing at the mental and emotional level especially healing emotional pain from difficult past experiences. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, or emailpearlrauberts@hotmail. com, details at www.rauberts.com Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches - Chopra’s “Law of Detachment”, Rev. Marcia MacLean Meditation 10:00 am, Celebration 10:30 am www.cslpalmbeaches. org, 561-676-7997 GreenWise Community Room 11231 Legacy Ave, PBG The Karmic Pact: 2:30 pm to 4:30pm, $25; led by Rev. Pearl Rauberts. We live many lives and before we come into this life we establish a contract with other souls with whom we have karma & we make a pact as to the roles we will play in each other's lives. Understanding this karmic pact is empowering and helpful in making sense as to why difficult things happen even to good people. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail. com, details at www.rauberts.com The Good Life & the God Life: How to be Spiritually Awakened & Materially Abundant With Coach Cary Bayer-5:30—7:30 PM. $20 if prepaid by March 5, $30 after. The Good Life: The veteran life coach will demonstrate how to receive material abundance with innocence; teach the Manna from Heaven Meditation; and share worldwide prayers and mantras for attractive monetary abundance. He’ll also help you progress toward developing a million dollar net worth. The God Life: The longtime meditation teacher will lead an effortless meditation; teach a vital energy-awakening breathing technique that helps connect to Source; and describe the 7 states of consciousness available to you, including clear descriptions of the different states of Enlightenment. Lastly, he’ll show how to live 200% of Life—100% of your spiritual potential, and 100% of the material affluence that our world has to offer. A life coach, Cary has also worked with Oscar-winner Alan Arkin, David Steinberg, and Quality Inns. His Breakthrough Coaching helps people create breakthroughs in their relationships, finances, careers, and spiritual lives. To book a session, call 954-788-3380. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts. com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class.

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MONDAY, MARCH 9 The Art of Chanting. 7pm – 9pm. Chanting is an ancient practice of singing that helps you to ground, center, focus, and heighten your Divine Connection. You do not have to be an opera singer to receive the benefits of chanting. Learn a few easy phrases to chant to help you enlighten and clear your mind, body, and soul. Experience what happens when groups of people chant together and feel the energy shifts that occur. Fee is $25. Taught by Reiki Master and European Shaman Laura Thornton at Dream Angels Center for the Soul in Jupiter. 561-745-9355. www.DreamAngelsOnline.com. Stone People Medicine Readings with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee. These are private readings: 2 spots open at 6:30pm and 7:30pm; $50 per half hour reading. Grandfather Rick uses stones to give you a Native American style reading; Stone People Medicine Reading is based on the spiritual practices of certain Indian people. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com 6:45pm - Topic: Chiropractic Philosophy -Singer Family Chiropractic – 12 minutes with the Doctor. Conference calls start at 6:45pm on Mondays. Number to call: (605) 475-5950. When prompted enter the code: 7184115# Except for the Q & A calls, all participants are muted.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Transformational Breath® w/Jamar A profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 3/9 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL All Message Service – with Rev. Vicki White, Certified Medium – Billet service with personal questions answered from spirit and messages from loved ones who have passed will be brought to you. Public is welcome. $10 donation. 7PM United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Soul Healing Weekly Practice With Marsha Valutis 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Suggested Love offering: $10 - $15. Everyone is welcome. Come learn and practice various Soul Healing techniques that can heal and transform any area of your life (health, relationships, etc.). These practices are designed to bring us into the soul frequency and vibration, and the Divine frequency and vibration, where great healing and transformation are possible. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www. changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. Talking Leaves with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 6:30pm to 8:30pm; $20. A monthly book study evening discussing the book “Being and Vibration” written by Joseph Rael, a Southern Ute/Picuris Pueblo Indigenous American, whose Native American name is Beautiful Painted Arrow. This book examines whether the nature of all existence is vibration. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

OUTLOOK CLUB FOR THE BLIND

AT BOYNTON BEACH SENIOR CENTER

The City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department’s Senior Center, 1021 S. Federal Highway, hosts a social opportunity for the visually impaired

every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The weekly Outlook Club for the Visually Impaired is ongoing throughout the year.

For more dates and information, please contact the Senior Center at 561-742-6570 or follow us on Facebook (boyntonbeachrecandparks) and Twitter (@boyntonbeachrec)

Intuitive Healing w/Bobby Fach and Oscar the Crystal Skull Oscar connects to one’s soul and aids in the spiritual healing process to reflect loving and peaceful energy from one’s self. Bobby Fach, the contagiously enthusiastic caretaker, and Oscar have a special bond. If you experience any kind of pain and you are open to healing, please come and get some of this healing energy as well as to learn about Crystal Skull energy. We can learn so much from one another in this everlasting journey we call life 7-9PM Cost $25 or $20 by 3/8 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. 6:00 - 6:45 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering” per event, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

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Thurs, March 5, 6:30pm to 8:15pm Reiki circle Sat, March 7, 9:30am to 5:00pm Reiki level i class Sun, March 8, 11:00am to 2:00pm Reiki Retreat: emotional self-healing Sun, March 8, 2:30pm to 4:30pm the Karmic pact Sat, March 14, 1:00pm to 4:30pm awakening with angels Wed, March 18, 6:30pm to 8:15pm energy healing circle Sat, April 4, 9:30am to 5:00pm Reiki level ii class Sat, April 11, 9:30am to 5:00pm Reiki level i class Full details at:

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CHANNELING: THE ONES WHO WATCH OVER with Melissa Applegate. Receive answers to your personal questions regarding your love life, work, spirit guides, past lives, social, political, universal, metaphysical and spiritual interests from "The Ones Who Watch Over," a group of light beings who have channeled through Melissa publicly and privately for over 20 years, delighting and enlightening audiences with their insight, wisdom and humor. 7:00 - 9:00 PM, $20, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Twisted Granny Talks Wicca, 7pm – 9pm. Learn about the nature-focused wisdom of WICCA. Based on Silver RavenWolf’s book To Ride a Silver Broomstick, you will learn the beliefs and history of Wicca; the celebrations; rituals; and tools of this craft. These highly interactive classes will teach you the lifestyle of Wicca and how it can benefit your life. You can attend all 4 classes, or any you like. Fee is $25 for class, or $20 per class if paid in advance. Dream Angels Center for the Soul in Jupiter. 561-745-9355. www.DreamAngelsOnline.com. Healing & Meditation Night from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. If you are looking to relieve yourself of the daily stress from home or at work this event is for you. During this event you will learn about the Meditation on Twin Hearts, the benefits of Pranic Healing and experience a 15 minute Pranic Healing Session to relieve stress and minor aches. The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561-483-5952 - info@centerforpranichealing.com - www. centerforpranichealing.com 7 PM A Course In Miracles Seminar Series led by Alex Stehly. Learning to Love Yourself to Allow for Change: Take part in practical lessons to enhance and discover who you are. Have fun learning about yourself and your ego! Expedito Enlightenment Center WPB Call 561-682-0955 to register or visit ExpediteEnlightenment.com Compassion / Forgiveness Meditation and Discussion With David A. Cronin - Love offering. All donations are donated to charities around the world. Join us for an evening of deep meditation designed to open one’s own heart, cultivate deep compassion and create a sense of

connectedness to others. This practice cultivates the mind as well as removes the veils from the heart that create the illusion of separation. It opens our conscious awareness beyond our egoic mind’s story. Our story is what our egoic mind has told us about the events of our life. Who we are, in essence, is not our story. This will be an on-going class on Wednesday evenings with discussion of experiences and suggestions for cultivating the practice in daily life. 7:30 – 9:30 PM Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts. com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. FREE Laura Norman Reflexology Webinar – 8:00pm9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services • Start a New Career • Earn $75-$150 an Hour • FREE Registration online at www.lauranorman. com. Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, holistic Method of Reflexology, including powerful nurturing relaxation and Foot, Hand, Ear and Face Reflexology techniques you can learn through individualized, guided, hands-on instruction! Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare, or expand your current practice! Location: The comfort of your home. Register online now at www.lauranorman.com. Channeling Practicum with Roger Harden, healer and metaphysician. Join in the energies as Roger channels Spirit Guides. 7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217 www. unitedmetaphysical.org. Spiritually Speaking with Sarah LIVE 7-9 PM on WBZT 1230, iHeart Radio & WBZT.com. SarahSpiritual’s show is ALL ABOUT YOU! Your calls, questions, and connection with Spirit. Call 800-889-0267 or FL 561-844-6167 to speak with Sarah and Spirit! Become part of the Spiritually Speaking family! 6:30 am Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk ARM Loxahatchee NWR FLY-OUT, Boynton Beach, 10216 Lee Road, $5 entry per car. Meet at Boat Launch parking area. Leader Rick Schofield. www.auduboneverglades.org

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 “Spiritual Wisdom on Dreams” Free Spiritual Café at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 12th at the Publix Greenwise, 11231 Legacy Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For directions and more information call our local Eckankar Center (561) 4342003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at Eckankar Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org Meditation and More – Rev. James Kohlbecker - Become aware of your higher-self, seek answers from within and learn to trust your intuition through meditation. 7PM / Weekly ongoing. United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Love Offering 561-686-0217 Gentle Yoga with Judy Love 7:30 – 9:00 $15 per class or $40 prepaid for 4 classes. In this class, we emphasize cultivating mindfulness as we integrate postures, body alignment, breath awareness, relaxation, and meditation. While this is a wonderful class for beginners to learn and practice the basics, it is also a great forum for seasoned

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FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop: 7:00pm – Sun 2pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of “Tantric Sex for Busy Couples,” for a romantic beach getaway. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Celebrate your love. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL. More info, other dates & locations, brochure. 941-349-6804, www.IntimacyRetreats.com. Lunch & Learn lead by Leslie Glickman at 12:30. This is a by donation class - your dollars will go to support the Yoga Journey Teacher Training Scholarship Fund. Please help us support those who have the desire but not the financial means to become a yoga teacher. Everything but asana. This is the one class on the Yoga Journey schedule that doesn't include movement. Come and have a lite bite as we discuss all aspects of yoga theory, philosophy and so much more. Topics change weekly. Guest teachers will be brought in for special topics as well.cost - Donation to support Yoga Journey Teacher Training Scholarship. Held at Trend Tea located at the Wyndham Hotel 2th floor 1950 Glades Road Boca Raton yogajourney.com 561-479-7819

Psychic Forum w/Joseph LoBrutto During the first part of this event, Joseph will perform random readings throughout the audience, as he communicates directly with loved ones. As a mental medium he will sometimes take on the personality of the deceased person by mimicking mannerisms you may remember from when they were alive. After Joseph has completed the random readings he then will answer questions for those who have not received a reading, be it mediumistic or life path. As a Gifted Psychic, Joseph works with people to help them gain a deeper understanding through the use of his ability to see what life has in store for them, which can help them to choose the right path. (Everyone guaranteed a message.) 7-9PM Cost $60 or $50 by 3/12 Limit 20 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL A Course in Miracles With JoAnn Gersh Francis-7:30 PM – 9:30PM $15 per class. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. As a three-volume curriculum consisting of a Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers, it teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. In order to get the most out of this course it is best studied over a period of one year as it was designed, however, the teachings from this course are universal so dropping in anytime is encouraged. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. Spiritually Speaking with Sarah LIVE at 11 AM on W4WN.com, the Women 4 Women’s Network SarahSpiritual’s show is ALL ABOUT YOU. Your calls, questions, and connection with Spirit. Call 800-889-0267 or FL 561-844-6167 to speak with Sarah and Spirit! Become part of the Spiritually Speaking family!

Beach Clean-up, 9 -11:00 a.m. Ocean trash can entrap and strangle ocean wildlife including endangered sea turtles. Please join us to preserve our water ways. Community service hours will be provided for school aged participants. For more information call Park Specialist Art at (561) 776-7449, ext. 109. All day trip. Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk Everglades National Park “Putting it all together” Leader Mark Cook. Contact Linda at 586-854-0145 or asetripinfo@gmail.com to register. www.auduboneverglades.org Yoga Journey in the Park with Leslie Glickman at 9:00am. COMPLIMENTARY all levels vinyasa flow yoga practice. Spread the word and help Leslie on her quest to unite our yoga community.Complimentary community class Sanborn Square (1 block north of Palmetto Park Rd on Federal Hwy) in Boca Raton yogajourney.com 561-479-7819 GUIDE-SPEAK WORKSHOP with Susan Lander. Join Susan Lander, medium and author of the Hay House book Conversations with History, and learn how to communicate with your spirit guides! Just in time for the New Year, you will learn to work with your spirit helpers to help you gain clarity on your intentions for 2015. You will learn how to distinguish between your thoughts and spirit guidance. You will also participate in exercises designed to give you answers to your innermost questions as well as strategies to help you solve your most pressing problems. Bring your questions! 2:00 - 4:00 PM, $25 prepaid or $30 at the door, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Community HU Song - HU, a love song to God, is a gift to the world. Tune into its many blessings and experience divine love. Join us on Saturday, March 14th at 11:00 am, at the West Palm Beach ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For directions and more information call (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach. You can learn more about HU at www.miraclesinyourlife.org,

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Awakening with Angels with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Angel Messenger Practitioner; 1:00pm to 4:30pm, $50. Could you use some help from the Angels? This class will teach you about Angels, developing a relationship with them, how to communicate better with them and receive help from them, especially with regard to your spiritual awakening. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Movie Night @ Unity Church in the Gardens, Jupiter. Movie: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay. Come join identical twins, Carolyn Cohen and Marilyn Segal, co-authors of "Whose Illness Is It Anyway", and healers for a wonderful evening as they host the movie, "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay. Movie airs @ 6:30 - 9:30 pm @ Unity Church in the Gardens. Bring pen/paper as it might "stir up" something inside you that is in need of healing. A discussion and meditation/visualization will follow. Cost: $ 15.00 For more information call Carolyn @ 561-746-4599. PS Your friends are invited too. Light refreshments will be offered. Hope to see you there.www.carolyncohen.net www.marilynsegal.com Unity Church, 550 Bush Road, Jupiter, FL 33458 Shamballa Bracelets. 1-3 pm. NEW CLASS. Learn to create a beautiful and popular shamballa bracelet to wear home. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place, 11320 Legacy Ave., PBG. 9:30 AM to 8 PM SarahSpiritual at the NEWLIFE Expo at the Broward Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Stop by Booth 68 for a mini-reading! Free Divine Love Connection Lecture at 1 PM in Room 301! Visit SarahSpiritual.com or call 561 682 0955 for more details. You can also visit NewlifeExpo.com Sacred Healing Gathering w/Joseph LoBrutto During the Gathering Joseph’s guides will channel to the group what to expect in the Sacred Healing Gathering. Joseph has a unique and exciting style in channeling the sacred healing of the Masters. With the use of hypnosis the Masters will work through Joseph manipulating the energy field around each person, causing their vibrational frequency to increase higher into the Alpha State. While in this state of consciousness, the Masters will work on each person’s Mental, Physical and Spiritual Self. During the Mental part of the healing you will find clarity in making decisions and ease in forgiving and letting go of all fears. During the Physical part of the healing, individuals may feel sensations throughout their body in areas tied to their ailments. In the Spiritual part of the healing, you will be greeted by your spirit guides, angels and loved ones on the other side, making your connection an unforgettable memory. 1-3PM Cost $45 or $35 by 3/13 both events on Saturday March 14th for $60 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Buddhist Meditation With Maya Malay 5:30 – 7:30 PM $20. A well-trained mind is essential for true and lasting happiness and ultimately the attainment of enlightened awareness. We will focus on meditation as a tool for transforming our relationship with the mind and in turn our life experiences. Maya will present traditional meditation techniques in a contemporary context with emphasis on establishing a practice that is most beneficial for each individual. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. Laura Norman Reflexology – 4-Day Hand Reflexology Certification, March 14-17 (Sat-Tues • 9am-6pm). Study Laura Norman’s unique Method through extensive, guided, hands-on experience! Learn powerful, nurturing relaxation and Hand Reflexology techniques, Laura’s holistic approach and the profound results clients experience through the hands. Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Expand your current practice or take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare! Upon completion, receive a certificate of completion in Laura Norman Hand Reflexology (Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AOTA, ARCB CE Contact Hours Awarded). Location: Boynton Beach. Register online at www.lauranorman.com • Call us at 561-272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman.com Messages from Heaven Gallery w/Joseph LoBrutto Joseph is a Medium Channel with an accuracy rating of over 90%. He has been featured on NBC, ABC, national radio shows, Florida Sun Sentinel and many others. Joseph will perform random readings throughout the audience. He communicates directly with loved ones, creating a loving bridge to the departed. He can take on the personality of the deceased person by mimicking mannerisms you may remember from when they were alive. Be prepared to receive fun-loving and heartfelt messages from the departed. 6:00-8:00PM Cost $45 or $35 by 3/13 both events on Saturday March 14th for $60 To Register or For More Information Call: 561630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake

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SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Stillness, Movement & Creativity for Healing led by Lauren Ziegler 12-2:30. Begin peeling away the layers of unexpressed emotion. A combination of yin yoga, organic movement and creative expression liberate emotions stored in the body and mind creating space for your authentic self to shine through. By shifting your awareness inward you can begin to transform discomfort, pain and negativity into something beautiful. The process of healing can become magical, meaningful, and purposeful. Investment - $35 Held at Yoga Journey located at the Wyndham Hotel 5thth floor 1950 Glades Road Boca Raton yogajourney.com 561-479-7819 OPEN HOUSE - from 9:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Visit us to get a FREE healing session, learn how Pranic Healing can help you reduce stress and manage pains and aches. Free lectures, healing sessions and meditation throughout the day. For more info at The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561483-5952 - info@centerforpranichealing.com - www. centerforpranichealing.com Sunday Worship Service – with guest speaker, Jeremy Crumb, UMC Seminary Student, Medium and Healer. Come and experience his uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Native American Rattle making with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 10:00am to 1:00pm, $40 includes all materials. Rattles are traditionally used by Native Americans as musical and healing instruments and can be built in many shapes. You will make your own Native American style hafted rattle (rattle with handle); we will have all the materials you will need and you will be shown how to personalize it. We will work with wet rawhide, so bring a hairdryer if possible to help it dry faster. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-3333372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com Opening to Channeling w/Joseph LoBrutto Learn what it is to channel. Discover your own channeling abilities as Joseph’s guide Indigo brings you into a trance. Channel your Higher Self, Angels and Spirit Guides. 1-3PM Cost $45 or $35 by 3/14 both events on Sunday March 15th for $50 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Spirit Speaks Gallery - Channeling The Ascended Masters w/Joseph LoBrutto Joseph brings forth in full trance channeling, Godly words of wisdom from the Ascended Masters and other beings of the God Source. Many of you are familiar with Joseph guides of the

Collective by reading his book and now can hear them personally channeled by Joseph. Be prepare to receive messages from Joseph guides as they pick a few selected people in the audience to read. Meet the Irish Patrick as he raises the rooms vibration with his witty personality and laughter. Joseph's guide Indigo who is Arcturian (Arcturus is one of the most advanced civilizations in this galaxy) will inform us about earthly and extraterrestrial events. Yeshua "Jesus" known as the King of Peace along with the Master Yehoshu’a "Joshua”, who once was the leader of the Israelite tribes after the death of Moses will share their knowledge of God, the Christ Conciseness and how to prepare our soul for the coming of Ascension. It is important to be present NOW with an open heart and an open mind. Remember that the room will be filled with energy, hope, inspiration and love as everyone witness Joseph's gift of Trance Channeling. "Blessed Joshua Stones"will be gifted to the audience as a memento of the blessed event 4-6PM Cost $35 or $25 by 3/14 both events on Sunday March 15th for $50 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter. com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Bead and Leather Wrap Bracelet Class (popular “Chan Luu-style bracelet”), 1-3:30 pm. Learn to create the still popular beaded and leather wrap bracelet. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place, 11320 Legacy Ave., PBG. 9:30 AM to 8 PM God’s Love is a Wonderful Thing -The ECK Worship Service is a time for people of all religious backgrounds to come and share the love for God. It is held every third Sunday of each month at 11:00 am in the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The service includes singing the HU, guest speakers, small discussion groups, creative arts and fellowship. Find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach for directions and more information, or call (561) 434-2003. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org or find us on Facebook.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 7:30 am Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk Wakodahatchee Wetlands, BEGINNERS Walk Delray Beach, 13206 Jog Road. Meet at top of boardwalk. Leader Paton White. 7:30 PM Monday Salute to NVC (Nonviolent Communications) Creator Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. With Lynn Komlenic & David A. Cronin. Join us for a tribute to this extraordinary man and his life as an international peacekeeper and founder of the non-profit Center for Nonviolent Communication. The evening, hosted by WPB Compassionate Communication teacher Lynn Komlenic and David Cronin, owner of Changing Times, will include a brief dedication and meditation, select readings from Rosenberg’s works, and sharing from participants about the importance of compassion and compassionate communication in each of our lives. Light snacks will be served. By donation (100% of all donations will go to the Center for Nonviolent Communication in Albuquerque, NM). Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Meditation on Twin Hearts en ESPAÑOL de 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Experimenta la meditación de corazones gemelos para encontrar paz interior, mejorar tus relaciones personales, recargarte de energies positivas y mejorar la buena salud. The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561-483-5952 - info@centerforpranichealing.com www.centerforpranichealing.com Soul Healing Weekly Practice With Marsha ValutisCome learn and practice various Soul Healing techniques that can heal and transform any area of your life (health, relationships, etc.). These practices are designed to bring us into the soul frequency and vibration, and the Divine frequency and vibration, where great healing and transformation are possible. Soul Healing is simple, yet deep and profound. It may take time to more fully connect, integrate and comprehend the power of soul, and in fact, this is a never ending process. She is offering private sessions by appointment at Changing Times. Please contact her at 321-749-1084 for more information or scheduling. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts. com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Suggested Love offering: $10 - $15. Everyone is welcome. Child of the Earth with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 6:30pm to 8:30pm, $30. A look at what Earth Based Spirituality is and at what it has to offer the modern world. Long before organized religions, there existed traditions resulting from recognizing the existence of the spirit world through the observation of the physical world, Earth Mother or Gaia, and communication with those "other-worldly" beings, variously named the gods, spirits, ancestors, guides. What of this survived, where is it found, and can it benefit the mainstream now? Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 NVC-Style Compassionate Communication Practice Group. Words really do matter! Create more love and connection in your relationships with a simple 4-Step Communication Process. West Palm Beach: $15/person. Call Lynn at 561-714-9553 for reservations and information. 7 PM – A Course In Miracles Seminar Series led by Alex Stehly Learning to Love Yourself to Allow for Change: Take part in practical lessons to enhance and discover who you are. Have fun learning about yourself and your ego! Expedito Enlightenment Center WPB Call 561-682-0955 to register or visit ExpediteEnlightenment.com Energy Healing Circle led by Rev. Pearl Rauberts; starts at 6:30pm, donations accepted. Experience Rauberts' Energy Healing Technique (REHT) a new method developed by Rev. Pearl of working with the healing energy. Arrive promptly as we start with a short group meditation; each person then receives an individual session of energy healing. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. RSVP ahead of time (limited number of places): call Rev. Pearl at 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com Healing & Meditation Night from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. If you are looking to relieve yourself of the daily stress from home or at work this event is for you. During this event you will learn about the Meditation on Twin Hearts, the benefits of Pranic Healing and experience a 15 minute Pranic Healing Session to relieve stress and minor aches. The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561-483-5952 - info@centerforpranichealing. com - www.centerforpranichealing.com Enlightenment Training; Entering the Castle w/Jamar (8Wks) Enlightenment Training is a self realization course for advanced spiritual students who are committed to the quest for the ultimate truth-- experiencing the true Self. The training is set up to support you in experiencing your highest levels of consciousness and understanding. Enjoy a place of expanded consciousness with other seekers of truth who desire and are committed to a deeper connection and practice above all else. You are about to embark on a journey of self discovery that will enable you to: Know that all the answers are within you as you experience your own unique insights and revelations; Make substantial progress in releasing your “case”, as you see through all your conditioning, seeing things as they actually are; Connect with Source in all things as consciousness expresses thru you; Realize that happiness it is a state of being, and not a state of mind; Do things because you are happy, instead of to make yourself happy; Move from being a seeker of the light, to a bringer of the light. It’s you finding out about you. 6:30-8:30PM Cost $249 or $199 by 3/17 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL

Spiritually Speaking with Sarah LIVE 7-9 PM on WBZT 1230, iHeart Radio & WBZT.com. SarahSpiritual’s show is ALL ABOUT YOU! Your calls, questions, and connection with Spirit. Call 800-889-0267 or FL 561-844-6167 to speak with Sarah and Spirit! Become part of the Spiritually Speaking family! Channeling Practicum with Roger Harden, healer and metaphysician. Join in the energies as Roger channels Spirit Guides. 7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217 www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Compassion / Forgiveness Meditation and Discussion With David A. Cronin - Join us for an evening of deep meditation designed to open one’s own heart, cultivate deep compassion and create a sense of connectedness to others. This practice cultivates the mind as well as removes the veils from the heart that create the illusion of separation. It opens our conscious awareness beyond our egoic mind’s story. Our story is what our egoic mind has told us about the events of our life. Who we are, in essence, is not our story. This will be an on-going class on Wednesday evenings with discussion of experiences and suggestions for cultivating the practice in daily life. 7:30 – 9:30 PM Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. Love offering. All donations are donated to charities around the world.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 NEW MOON SOUND HEALING CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL CEREMONY with Margaret Ann Lembo. Bring a list of what you will be releasing and be ready to hand it over. Come with a written list of what you are manifesting. Through the use of gemstones with intention, the sound meditation using crystal singing bowls, and the power of the group energy, we’ll help each other create a new reality from this moment forward. 6:30 - 8:30 PM, $18, maximum 26 people, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Introduction to Tarot. 7pm – 9pm. An easy-to-follow class where you will learn the basics of how to use TAROT CARDS. Expert instructor Mary Ellen Collins explains how the cards work, the philosophy of the cards, and how you can do your own reading. You’ll be amazed at how much you learn in such a short time! After this class you will be able to do a basic reading for yourself and your friends! Cost is $20 if prepaid in advance, or $25 at the door. Bring your own cards, or buy a deck for the class – all decks in the shop are 10% off for two days before the class! To register: Dream Angels Center for the Soul in Jupiter. 561-745-9355. www.DreamAngelsOnline.com.

changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. Meditation and More – Rev. James Kohlbecker - Become aware of your higher-self, seek answers from within and learn to trust your intuition through meditation. 7PM / Weekly ongoing. United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Love Offering 561-686-0217 The Malek Clinic for Natural Healing is proud to present our Born To Be Healthy! Series with Dr. Nadia R. Malek, DC, DACBN On Thursday March 19th, 2015 from 6:00 – 7:00PM. Topic: “How Leaky Gut and SIBO Can Adversely Affect Your Gut” Feeling bloated, gassy, intestinal discomfort, bad breath, foul smelling stool, small intestinal bowel overgrowth could be the issue. Get to the root cause of your symptoms. Take the time to ask the doctor and find out why your hormones may be responsible for how & what you’re feeling.This Presentation will be held at: 3900 Woodlake Blvd, Suite 205, Greenacres, FL 33463. Call 561-357-8495 today for reservations and directions.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Yin Yoga with Candle Light & Live Music with Aaron Erickson Friday, March 20, 2015 at 6:00pm -8:00pm Dao Yin Yoga is designed to give students a powerful somatic experience. They are guided through a dynamic energetic warmup, conscious connected breathing, and aligned in postures that allow gravity to melt the body open. Aaron leads the class through a contemplative style meditation through out the class educating the students with self knowledge and esoteric understanding. At the end of the practice Sacred Heart Activation Breath is sometimes implemented to awaken and clear the deeper layers of mental/emotional stress from the cellular memory and subconscious mind. This is a systematic release and powerful restoration of consciousness and vitality! The focus is on deep surrendered release, conscious connected breathing, and entering into presence. We are not focused on competitive flexibility, strength,

balance, or getting a workout. Dao Yin Yoga is nurturing for body, mind, and spirit!! The class is all levels and is presented in a candle lit room with live music played by Simm Gottesman & Doug Tessler. 2 hours of bliss! Investment - $25 Held at Yoga Journey located at the Wyndham Hotel 5th floor 1950 Glades Road Boca Raton yogajourney.com 561-479-7819 Friday 7:30 PM – 9:30PM $15 per class. A Course in Miracles With JoAnn Gersh Francis. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. As a three-volume curriculum consisting of a Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers, it teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. In order to get the most out of this course it is best studied over a period of one year as it was designed, however, the teachings from this course are universal so dropping in anytime is encouraged. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. All Message Gallery – with Rev. Justin Terry, nationally known medium with United Metaphysical Churches, 7PM $20. Everyone receives a message. Attendance limited to 25 people. Reserve a seat in advance to Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org or call 561-686-0217 from 10AM-2PM – We/Th/Fr. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB Spiritually Speaking with Sarah LIVE at 11 AM on W4WN.com, the Women 4 Women’s Network SarahSpiritual’s show is ALL ABOUT YOU. Your calls, questions, and connection with Spirit. Call 800889-0267 or FL 561-844-6167 to speak with Sarah and Spirit! Become part of the Spiritually Speaking family! 8 am Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road. Meet outside Nature Center main door. Leader Valleri Brauer.

7:30 – 9:00 $15 per class or $40 prepaid for 4 classes. Gentle Yoga with Judy Love - Expect to feel refreshed, calm, centered, and ready to fully engage in your life in and after this class, which takes a gentle approach to practicing yoga. We become so conditioned to “Go-Go-Go, Do More, Work Harder!” that sometimes our biggest challenge is letting go of self-judgment and slowing down long enough to provide some much-needed refreshment to our bodies and spirits. In this class, we emphasize cultivating mindfulness as we integrate postures, body alignment, breath awareness, relaxation, and meditation.While this is a wonderful class for beginners to learn and practice the basics, it is also a great forum for seasoned practitioners to luxuriate in stretches and turn focus inward. We emphasize breathing, posture, and exploring the internal nature of the yoga poses—how they feel, rather than how they look. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Laura Norman 2-Day Intro to Foot and Hand Reflexology, (Sat-Sun • 9am-6pm, March 21-22 • Florida LMT, NCBTMB, AMTA, AOTA CE Contact Hours Available). Experience a unique, guided, hands-on introduction to Foot and Hand Reflexology. Learn powerful nurturing techniques that reduce stress, increase your energy and enhance your health and well being with the Laura Norman Method. Take your first step toward a new career in complementary healthcare or expand your current practice! Continue on with our Professional Reflexology Certification Training classes starting May 2nd (see ad in this issue for details) Led by Master Instructor Sande Rosen. Location: Boynton Beach. Register online at www.lauranorman.com • Call us at 561-272-1220, email us at classes@lauranorman.com Mommy & Me -Lila Yoga with Laurie Amacker Saturday, March 21, 2015 4:00pm Lila Yoga - Path of the Playful. Come and discover the playful side of yoga at Yoga Journey! Let's move, breathe, play and sing! "We introduce them to the lifetime gift of yoga. They remind us how to keep it fresh and fun." Bring your little one to our 'Mommy & Me' style class and enjoy an hour filled with deep breaths that encourage calm, gentle stretches & interactive asanas, plus games and stories, community building, sharing, and more! Investment -$15/family Birth to Age 3. Held at Yoga Journey located at the Wyndham Hotel 5thth floor 1950 Glades Road Boca Raton yogajourney.com 561-479-7819 Yoga Journey in the Park with Leslie Glickman Saturday March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 at 9:00am COMPLIMENTARY all levels vinyasa flow yoga practice. Spread the word and help Leslie on her quest to unite our yoga community.Complimentary community class Sanborn Square (1 block north of Palmetto Park Rd on Federal Hwy) in Boca Raton yogajourney.com 561-479-7819 Basic Pranic Healing Workshop. March 21-22 Sat & Sun from 9:00 am to 6 pm. Enjoy a more fulfilling, healthier and happier life by applying the tools and techniques learned during this 2-day experiential workshop. This class is designed to empower yourself to improve your well being at all levels physically, mentally and emotionally. With Pranic Healing, you will be able to detect the problems and imbalances in the aura and carefully remove them using a fairly simple technique that involves no touching, no drug and anyone can learn to do it. For more info: The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561-483-5952 - info@centerforpranichealing.com - www.centerforpranichealing.com “Tree of Life” Wire Wrap Beading, 12-2 pm. Step-by-step instruction of wire wrap and beading techniques to create a beautiful “Tree of Life” pendant. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place,11320 Legacy Ave., PBG “Chakra” Wire Wrap Pendant, 3-5 pm. Step-by-step instruction of wire wrap techniques to create a beautiful pendant with beads of the Chakra colors . $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place,11320 Legacy Ave., PBG Psychic Saturday – An experienced group of amazing readers including tarot, clairvoyance, hand-writing analysis, healers and more. Readings $20 for 15 minutes or 3 services for $50. Gift Certificates available. 11AM-4PM. United Metaphysical Church , 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. For more info visit www.unitedmetaphysical.org or call 561-686-0217. Crystals Rock! With Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 10:00am to 2:30pm, $60. A look at the metaphysical uses of crystals and rocks, including their geology and chemistry (not too much though), their life cycles, and how to use (or not use) them in spiritual work. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP, call 561-333-3372 or emailpearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com All Day Trip. Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk Tigertail Beach. Contact Rick Schofield ase@rschofield.net Native American Healing Drumming Circle Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 3:30pm to 5:30pm, donations accepted. Traditional Native American drumming with hand drums and rattles: no drumming experience required; drums & rattles available to borrow. Deeply spiritual experience suitable for everyone and drum healing offered to those wanting healing. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@ hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com

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Psychic Fair: Join us for a Very Special Psychic Fair! The Most Amazing Lineup of South Florida’s Premier Psychics! Lori Chadwicks: Psychic/Tarot/Paranormal Former owner of the Witches Hat and over 20 years of experience reading Tarot, specializing in love and business. Denise Powell: intuitive/tarot/angelic messages (specializes in romance, career and finances). Jeremy Crumb: is a psychic medium who connects you with loved ones to create healing and understanding. Jeremy Moser: offers services that help spiritual seekers experience ongoing fulfillment and healing. Bring to Light your life purpose and learn how to live joyfully and abundantly in your authenticity! Bobby Fach and Oscar the Crystal Skull: Come visit Bobby and Oscar the Crystal Skull. Their special bond helps them work together to create healing energy for relief of stress, headaches, back problems, arthritis, etc. If you experience any kind of pain and you are open to healing, please come and get some of this healing energy as well as to learn about Crystal Skull energy. 12-5PM 1 reading=15 min. Cost $25; 2 readings $50; 3 readings $65; 4 readings $80; All Merchandise 10% off! To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL 5:30 – 7:30 pm $18 prepaid, $25 at the door. Ani Or: I Am The Light Sacred Hebrew Chanting for Peace, Joy and Love. With Rabbi Jenny The Hebrew words are the sacred language of the angels. In the spirit of kirtan Rabbi Jenny leads all in sacred Hebrew chants to elevate and heal the spirit while increasing love joy and compassion in one's heart. In addition chanting increases sense of connection to the Angels and builds intuition in a sense of community. Rabbi Jenny's voice heals and uplifts all who encounter it and it should not be missed!! Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts. com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. CHAKRA AWAKENING: CRYSTAL HEALER CERTIFICATION LEVEL 2 with Margaret Ann Lembo. Level 1 is a prerequisite. Level 2 is designed to apply the teachings of Chakra Awakening for balancing the mental, emotional and spiritual bodies through crystal alignments or the laying on of stones. This experiential workshop with meditations, third eye development, activation of healing energies, development of connection with your Master Healing Guide will help you remember your innate crystal healing abilities. Develop intuition and learn how to intuitively read the body. Practice laying crystals and gemstones with a fellow participant. You will receive a certificate as a Chakra Awakening Practitioner. Note to those certified in Crystal Healer Level 1: This workshop is the revised and renamed workshop previously known as Crystal Healer Certification Level 2. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (1 hour lunch break - potluck, bring dish to share - and 2 mini-breaks), $175.00 if prepaid by Mar 18 or $199.00 after Mar 18, prepayment required, maximum 14 participants. Bring a massage table if you have one! at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 3-Hours to Better Communication! Learn a profound 4-Step Communication Process that promotes harmony and understanding in relationships. Decrease feelings of anger, frustration and disappointment and increase joy by connecting with others through compassionate dialogue! Based on Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication (NVC) work, www.palmbeachlifecoach.com. Sunday, March 22, 1-4pm, $30, at The Present : La Palma Norte Bldg. 537 US Hwy. 1, Suite #2, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. R.S.V.P. required to Lynn at 561-714-9553. Birding at MacArthur Park Sunday, March 22, 4:30 p.m. Bird lovers can join a Ranger-led educational walk identifying the many species of birds that make their home in our Park. Reservations recommended. Visitors should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop. Program is free with Park admission. For more information and reservations, call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. 8 am Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk Jupiter Ridge Natural Area, Scrub-Jays Jupiter, 1800 South U.S. 1 (entrance on west side) Leaders Steve & Melanie Garcia. Native American Healing Drumming Circle Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 3:30pm to 5:30pm, donations accepted. Traditional Native American drumming with hand drums and rattles: no drumming experience required; drums & rattles available to borrow. Deeply spiritual

experience suitable for everyone and drum healing offerred to those wanting healing. Friends Meeting House, 823 North A Street, Lake Worth, 33460. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com and details at www.rauberts.com

6:45pm - Topic: Working out/Exercise- Singer Family Chiropractic – 12 minutes with the Doctor. Conference calls start at 6:45pm on Mondays. Number to call: (605) 475-5950. When prompted enter the code: 7184115# Except for the Q & A calls, all participants are muted.

Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches “Celebrating Winter and the Coming of Spring”, Rev. Marcia MacLean. Meditation 10:00 am, Celebration 10:30 am www.cslpalmbeaches.org, 561-676-7997 GreenWise Community Room 11231 Legacy Ave, PBG

Native American Dreamcatcher making with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee, 6:30pm to approx 8:30pm, $35 includes all materials. Make your own traditional Native American style vine hoop dreamcatcher to take home. All materials provided for you. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail. com, details at www.rauberts.com

Rebirthing: Conscious Breathing With Maya Malay. Through an open relaxed state, that Lotus breathing gently produces, stress, tension and emotional discord fall away, limited energy and negative belief systems are revealed and over come, past experiences reframed. This evening come experience a system of breathing that allows one to travel inward to deep levels of consciousness and awareness while you further spiritual growth and development. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. 5:30 – 7:30 PM $20 10 am Audubon Society of the Everglades Green Cay Wetlands, FAMILY BIRD WALK Boynton Beach, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road. Meet outside Nature Center main door. Leader Linda Humphries. Sunday Worship Service – Rev. Justin Terry, Pastor of UMCPB, is considered one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyants in the US today. Come and experience his uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org Private Reading with Rev. Justin Terry, one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyant mediums in the US today. His readings are very informative. He works with your guides, teachers and loved ones who have crossed over. 30 Minutes for $100. Readings are scheduled from 1PM-4PM. To schedule, email Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org call 561-686-0217 WED/THU/FRI 10AM-2PM United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 Essential Oils 101 w/The Jeremy’s In this interactive and hands-on presentation you’ll gain the knowledge & tools to: relieve stress & anxiety; ease digestive upset; boost energy & immunity; sooth occasional aches & pain; support healthy weight; be prepared for life’s little emergencies and more! Trio oil sample included! 7-8:30PM Cost $25 or $20 by 3/22 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL GUIDED MEDITATION: STRESS RELIEF AND DIVINE CONNECTION with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. 6:00 - 6:45 PM, $5.00 suggested “love offering”, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden. com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Transformational Breath® w/Jamar A profound and deeply moving process that helps integrate, re-program and release negative beliefs or behaviors, replacing them with new feelings of passion, joy and hope. Experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breath. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns. 6:308:30PM Cost $40 or $35 by 3/23 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Suggested Love offering: $10 - $15. Everyone is welcome. Soul Healing Weekly Practice With Marsha Valutis-Come learn and practice various Soul Healing techniques that can heal and transform any area of your life (health, relationships, etc.). These practices

are designed to bring us into the soul frequency and vibration, and the Divine frequency and vibration, where great healing and transformation are possible. Join us in offering unconditional universal service; transform your soul, heart, mind and body. Leave feeling significantly better than when you arrived! Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www. changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. ONLINE CRYSTAL COURSE 10 LIVE CLASSES – CREATIVITY, MOTIVATION & FERTILITY GEMSTONES with Margaret Ann Lembo. Do you need help getting motivated? Are you ready to conceive? Conception starts before the birth of your child OR your project. We all give birth to many things so learn how to do so with focused intent and the power of the gemstone kingdom to help you! Each class includes a full power point presentation. Replays of the class are available. When purchasing this course, you will be added to the email list and the link to access the live course will be sent to the email you provided a few days prior to the live airing. The link for replay will be sent out as soon as the recording is available (normally 2-3 days after the live airing). If you have any questions please feel free to contact Margaret at Margaret@MargaretAnnLembo. com. 8:00 – 9:30 PM, $25. Meditation on Twin Hearts en ESPAÑOL de 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Experimenta la meditación de Corazones Gemelos para encontrar paz interior, mejorar tus relaciones personales, recargarte de energies positivas y mejorar la buena salud. The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561-483-5952 - info@centerforpranichealing.com www.centerforpranichealing.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 CRYSTAL COURSE 10 CLASSES – MANIFESTING & VISIONING WITH GEMTONES with Margaret Ann Lembo. Find out which crystals are the best to manifest your dreams and desires. Learn tools to help you gain clarity on what you want and how to make it happen. Learn how to use crystals to increase your courage and confidence to let yourself live the life you really want! 7:00 - 9:00 PM, $25, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

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Healing & Meditation Night from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. If you are looking to relieve yourself of the daily stress from home or at work this event is for you. During this event you will learn about the Meditation on Twin Hearts, the benefits of Pranic Healing and experience a 15 minute Pranic Healing Session to relieve stress and minor aches. The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561-483-5952-info@centerforpranichealing.com - www.centerforpranichealing.com Channeling Practicum with Roger Harden, healer and metaphysician. Join in the energies as Roger channels Spirit Guides. 7PM Love Offering United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB 561-686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Native American Healing Drumming Circle Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee;

6:30pm to 8:30pm, donations accepted. Traditional Native American drumming with hand drums and rattles: no drumming experience required; drums & rattles available to borrow. Deeply spiritual experience suitable for everyone and drum healing offered to those wanting healing. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Compassion / Forgiveness Meditation and Discussion With David A. Cronin - Join us for an evening of deep meditation designed to open one’s own heart, cultivate deep compassion and create a sense of connectedness to others. This practice cultivates the mind as well as removes the veils from the heart that create the illusion of separation. This will be an on-going class on Wednesday evenings with discussion of experiences and suggestions for cultivating the practice in daily life. 7:30 – 9:30 PM Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202,

West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. Love offering. All donations are donated to charities around the world. 7 PM A Course In Miracles Seminar Series led by Alex Stehly. Learning to Love Yourself to Allow for Change: Take part in practical lessons to enhance and discover who you are. Have fun learning about yourself and your ego! Expedito Enlightenment Center WPB Call 561-682-0955 to register or visit ExpediteEnlightenment.com Spiritually Speaking with Sarah LIVE 7-9 PM on WBZT 1230, iHeart Radio & WBZT.com. SarahSpiritual’s show is ALL ABOUT YOU! Your calls, questions, and connection with Spirit. Call 800-889-0267 or FL 561-844-6167 to speak with Sarah and Spirit! Become part of the Spiritually Speaking family!

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Essential Oils 101: Come join Essentially Erika in learning more about Essential Oil Safety and get a Medicine Cabinet Makeover! Class will be held Thursday, March 26th 6pm at The Salt Suite 3100 North Federal Highway in Delray Beach. Focus will be on Aromatherapy and your health. A complimentary salt session will be offered at the end of class. Please RSVP to essentiallyerika@gmail. com, or call (954) 770-0861.

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Gentle Yoga with Judy Love-Expect to feel refreshed, calm, centered, and ready to fully engage in your life in and after this class, which takes a gentle approach to practicing yoga. We emphasize breathing, posture, and exploring the internal nature of the yoga poses—how they feel, rather than how they look. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:00 $15 per class or $40 prepaid for 4 classes SarahSpiritual Class: Forgive and Be Free! at 7:30 PM-SarahSpiritual teaches the importance of Forgiveness and discusses how you can truly forgive yourself and others. Learn how forgiveness can set you free! Expedito Enlightenment Center WPB Call 561-682-0955 to register or visit SarahSpiritual.com Meditation and More – Rev. James Kohlbecker - Become aware of your higher-self, seek answers from within and learn to trust your intuition through meditation. 7PM / Weekly ongoing. United Metaphysical, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. Love Offering 561-686-0217

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FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Lunch & Learn lead by Leslie Glickman at 12:30. This is a by donation class - your dollars will go to support the Yoga Journey Teacher Training Scholarship Fund. Please help us support those who have the desire but not the financial means to become a yoga teacher. Everything but asana. This is the one class on the Yoga Journey schedule that doesn't include movement. Come and have a lite bite as we discuss all aspects of yoga theory, philosophy and so much more. Topics change weekly. Guest teachers will be brought in for special topics as well.cost - Donation to support Yoga Journey Teacher Training Scholarship Held at Trend Tea located at the Wyndham Hotel 2th floor 1950 Glades Road Boca Raton yogajourney.com 561-479-7819

Angel Messages w/Deidre Abrami Join Deirdre, 6th Generation Psychic Intuitive & Angel Expert as she connects and communicates with your angels. Your angels can help you with all areas of your life: health, relationships, career, purpose and much much more! Deirdre will guide you through a meditation to meet your personalized angels, and once you do, you will open the door to continually connect with them. She will also be sharing loving message with attendees. Deirdre did not embrace her Angels until after a life-threatening illness in 2003, her Angels helped heal her, and now she teaches others to do the same. 7-9PM Cost $35 or $30 by 3/26 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Seminary Classes – Three classes will be offered with class continuation on Saturday, March 28. Mediumship I - with Rev. Justin Terry. Karma and Reincarnation with Rev. Joan Anderson and Meditation Foundational Tool with Rev. Donna Fitzgerald. 6PM-9PM $100 each class. Open to the general public and taught by United Metaphysical Churches seminary staff. You do not need to be a seminary student to attend; you need to pre-register for classes United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Rd. WPB. Call 561-686-0217 WE/TH/FR or email Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org. A Course in Miracles-With JoAnn Gersh Francis. 7:30 PM – 9:30PM $15 per class. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. As a threevolume curriculum consisting of a Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers, it teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others.. In order to get the most out of this course it is best studied over a period of one year as it was designed, however, the teachings from this course are universal so dropping in anytime is encouraged.Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. Rediscover Your Poses with Vladimir Jandov -weekend immersion workshop March 27 - 29 Yoga Journey is proud to be hosting Vladimir Jandov, a well-known and highly respected intermediate Iyengar teacher from California. JANDOV has been certified in the Iyengar method since 2001 and has also taken an intensive train-

ing with Elise Miller and is certified in teaching yoga for scoliosis. Join Vladimir for this special and comprehensive weekend immersion workshop. This weekend immersion is an extraordinary opportunity to work with Vladimir's sharp eye and exceptional assessment skills, allowing you to rediscover your poses. Friday 6p to 8p - Lower Back & Hips. Saturday 12p to 2p - Backbends & Inversions. Saturday 3p to 5p - Exploring Advanced Chair Yoga. Sunday 10a to 12p - Twists, Arm Balances & Forward Bends. $190/weekend. Held at Yoga Journey located at the Wyndham Hotel 5thth floor 1950 Glades Road Boca Raton DREAMWORK. 7pm – 9pm. Did you know that while you sleep, you may be dreaming: the Truth, the Future, an Alternative Reality, or Past, Future, and Parallel Lives? If you were certain of this truth, what would you do differently? Attend this class to learn the techniques you can use to change your life while you sleep, using your dreams! Taught by Susan Morgan, Dream Expert, and founder of the Mystic Dream Center, who is also a Shamanic Practitioner and Medium. Fee is $33. Reservation Required at Dream Angels Center for the Soul in Jupiter. 561-745-9355. www.DreamAngelsOnline.com. Spiritually Speaking with Sarah LIVE at 11 AM on W4WN.com, the Women 4 Women’s Network SarahSpiritual’s show is ALL ABOUT YOU. Your calls, questions, and connection with Spirit. Call 800-889-0267 or FL 561-844-6167 to speak with Sarah and Spirit! Become part of the Spiritually Speaking family!

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 9am to 9pm YOGAFEST One East Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. Entry $20. Tix in advance www. YogaFestFL.com Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop: 7:00pm – Sun 2pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of “Tantric Sex for Busy Couples,” for a romantic beach getaway. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Celebrate your love. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL. More info, other dates & locations, brochure. 941-3496804, www.IntimacyRetreats.com. An evening with Don Miguel Ruiz jr. & The Art of the Relationship. The point to all of this work is to enjoy life. There are many facets in our lives which allow us to

express this joy, and one of these ways is through the relationships we have with the people in our lives. In our family tradition, The Art of Relationship begins by bringing harmony with ourselves, thus giving us the opportunity to share that harmony with everyone in our lives. Using tools from my family’s Toltec tradition, we can begin to see how we can bring those elements of harmony to co-create relationships. That is the expression of unconditional love with our friends, family, beloved, and every person we encounter in everyday life. We cannot give what we do not have, and before we learn to co-create we become aware of our own creation; which is the unconditional love for self. 6-8PM Cost $55 or $45 by 3/27 or attend both events for $125 by 3/28 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter. com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL 8:30 am Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk John D MacArthur Park, “WINGS & FINS”, a look at birds, fish, and other occupants of a Florida Mangrove. Leader Clive Pinnock. North Palm Beach, 10900 FL A1A (Jack Nicklaus Blvd) $4/$5 single/multiple occupancy car entry fee Meet outside the gift shop within the park. Reiki Level IIIA with Rev. Pearl Rauberts, Reiki Master & Teacher, 9:30am to 5:00pm, $200. Class can be taken on its own or as first part of full Reiki Master training. Receive the Reiki Master attunement, learn the Master symbol and many advanced Reiki techniques. Give and receive Reiki using these techniques in small group with individual attention from highly experienced teacher. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, more details at www.rauberts.com Connecting With Your Angels With Kristina Angelgate. Everyone is born with angels that are ready to help you when you ask. During this 2-hour class, Kristina will show you how the angels can assist you with all areas of your life. There will also be an open forum during which all in attendance will receive a brief angelic psychic reading. Bring your questions and receive answers. Remember, you need to ask to receive! Please call 640-0496 to sign up for this class. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www.changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. 5:30 – 7:30 PM $20 prepaid; $25 at the door

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BASIC ASTROLOGY FOR PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION / SUN, MOON, ASCENDANT with Trish Vidal. Your natal chart is a living, breathing blueprint of all you are and all you can become, and it isn’t static. It’s in constant movement. There are many different ways to use the energies you were born with, as well as new energies constantly being provided to you. In this class, you will learn how to work with the energies of your Sun, Moon & Ascendant to learn more about yourself and others, and how to help bring about the changes you desire by leveraging the power of your chart. Please bring your natal chart to use as reference, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, $20 prepaid, $25 at the door, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend. Seminary Classes – Metaphysical Anatomy and Physiology with Rev. Justin Terry, Basic Numerology with Rev. Joan Anderson and Mediumship II with Rev. Donna Fitzgerald. 1PM-7PM Available to the general public and taught by United Metaphysial Churches staff. You do not need to be a seminary student to attend, you need to pre-register. Each class $100. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S..Haverhill Rd, WPB Register at 561-686-0217 WE/TH/FR or email Amanda@unitedmetaphysical.org Yoga Journey in the Park with Leslie Glickman, Saturday March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 at 9:00am COMPLIMENTARY all levels vinyasa flow yoga practice. Spread the word and help Leslie on her quest to unite our yoga community.Complimentary community class Sanborn Square (1 block north of Palmetto Park Rd on Federal Hwy) in Boca Raton yogajourney.com 561-479-7819 Boho Bangles Class, 1-3 pm. Learn to create the popular and versatile “Boho” bangle with beads and fabric. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place, 11320 Legacy Ave., PBG

Unwrap Your Psychic Gifts – With Rev. Justin Terry and Rev. Donna Fitzgerald @ 8PM. Are you interested in finding out if you have them and what they are? You will be guided through the process to help to open your door to the world of Spirit…..for healing, clairvoyance, clairsentience , or clairaudience. Learn techniques to help you work with your special gift. You will be coached in a safe and loving environment. $20. United Metaphysical Church, 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB www.unitedmetaphysical.org. Butterfly Walk, 11:00 a.m. This walking tour goes through one of South Florida’s last remaining hardwood hammocks. There will be several species of butterflies to identify and observe. Also, learn which plants attract these winged wonders to your backyard. Reservations required, visitors should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop. For more information and reservations call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Free with Park admission.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 An afternoon with Don Miguel Ruiz jr. & Blossoming into Awareness. In this workshop, our perception will blossom into the awareness that we are the constant in every relationship we are in; thus we are either the constant opportunity for either conditional love or unconditional love in life. Drawing on the Toltec wisdom he learned from his father and grandmother, don Miguel Ruiz Jr., author of the books The Five Levels of Attachment and Living a Life of Awareness, explores how our attachments create our reality, and how our beliefs become intimately connected to our identity, or who we think we are. Teaching the principles found in The Five Levels of Attachment and Living a Life of Awareness, don Miguel Ruiz Jr., will help you awaken your intent and teach you how: • Become aware of how you confuse “who you are” with “what you know”• Gain awareness of how your attachments have created your reality•Stop creating your identity based on the opinions and judgments of

others around you•Let go of the fear of what you are without your beliefs • Make new agreements that are more in line with your true authentic self. 1-5PM Cost $125 or $95 by 3/28 or attend both events for $125 by 3/28 To Register or For More Information Call: 561-630-2280. The Jamar Enlightenment Center. www.JamarCenter.com 4595 Northlake Blvd., Villa Palma Plaza, Suite 107, 150 yards west of Military Trail, PBG, FL Wire Wrap Bangles Class, 1-3 pm. Learn to create the popular wire wrap bangles that are the current fashion. $35. All classes are prepaid. Call 799-0177 to register. New Earth Gifts & Beads at Legacy Place, 11320 Legacy Ave., PBG 6:45 am Audubon Society of the Everglades Bird Walk Boynton Beach Inlet, PHOTO SUNRISE Boynton Beach, 6990 N. Ocean Blvd. (A1A) Meet on the South side of the inlet on the east end of the parking lot. Leader Valleri Brauer. Native American Medicine Shields with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 10:00am to 4:00pm; $75 includes a 62 page manual and all materials for your personal Medicine Shield. Create a physical Medicine Shield and establish a relationship with an Animal Medicine Helper to help you understand your life patterns, especially those that work against you, so you can convert procrastination into motivation, uncertainty into action, fear into confidence. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, more details at www.rauberts.com Native American Prayer Circle, Burning Pine Cone and Pipe Ceremony with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 4:30pm to 6:00pm approx, donations accepted. Prayer is more powerful when people pray together in Ceremony. We will do a burning pine cone Ceremony, where what we want to release is set afire and we'll also set our intentions to what we want to draw into our lives; we will then share the Pipe. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-3333372 or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com; details at www.rauberts.com Center for Spiritual Living Palm Beaches “What Are We Planting?”, Rev. Marcia MacLean Meditation 10:00 am, Celebration 10:30 am www.cslpalmbeaches.org, 561-676-7997 GreenWise Community Room , 11231 Legacy Ave, PBG

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Sunday Worship Service – Rev. Justin Terry, Pastor of UMCPB, is considered one of the youngest and considered by many, the most outstanding young clairvoyants in the US today. Come and experience his uplifting message. Healing 10:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM -UMC 528 S. Haverhill Road, WPB. 561686-0217. www.unitedmetaphysical.org

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MONDAY, MARCH 30 Visitors Morning Waldorf Education. School tour, visit all programs, questions and answers, light refreshments. 8:50am. Pre-K- 8th grade, Sea Star Initiative, 333 SW 4th Ave, Boca. Call to reserve a space 561-452-3618

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ONLINE GUIDED MEDITATION ON BLOGTALKRADIO with Margaret Ann Lembo. Join Margaret Ann Lembo, author of Chakra Awakening, to experience a peaceful guided meditation to release stress and find inner peace. A unique focus will be used for each meditation. Every other Monday at 6PM ET. Take 30 minutes and breathe with Margaret Ann! Profound healing currents, angelic alignment, and Divine Connection are available through this guided imagery meditation. 6:00 – 6:30 PM, free, www.blogtalkradio.com/margaretannlembo.

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CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT CHAKRA BALANCING with Margaret Ann Lembo. Come experience the peace and love of the energy of a group alignment. Margaret will place gemstones on and around your body and guide you through a deep relaxing meditation. You may experience direct messages from your guides and angels to assist you on your path through life. A transformative experience! Bring a sweater or a blanket if you have a tendency to get cold during meditation. 7:00 - 9:00 PM, $20, at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, www.thecrystalgarden.com. Call 561-369-2836 to attend.

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centerforpranichealing.com www.centerforpranichealing.com Understanding Animals as Medicine Helpers with Grandfather Rick McBride, mixed blood Cherokee; 6:30pm to 8:30pm, $35. Native American teachings & traditions help us understand the relationship between humans and animals. Today you will discover the many ways Animal Medicine Helpers can help you and also learn how to establish a conscious relationship with a particular Medicine Helper nation. Unity in the Pines, 6073 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415. To RSVP call 561-333-3372, or email pearlrauberts@hotmail.com, details at www.rauberts.com Soul Healing Weekly Practice With Marsha Valutis Come learn and practice various Soul Healing techniques that can heal and transform any area of your life (health, relationships, etc.). These practices are designed to bring us into the soul frequency and vibration, and the Divine frequency and vibration, where great healing and transformation are possible. However, as we continue to learn and practice the power of soul, a cumulative effect happens and we begin to experience magical shifts and instant transformations. We then begin to understand Soul Healing. Join us in offering unconditional universal service; transform your soul, heart, mind and body. Changing Times Books & Gifts, 771 Village Blvd., # 202, West Palm Beach. www. changingtimesgifts.com. Please call 640-0496 to to sign up for this class. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Suggested Love offering: $10 - $15. Everyone is welcome.

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Relax & Rejuvenate at the Ocean in South Africa, Kwa-zulu Natal, Durban

Self- Catering Garden Apartment. Sleeps 6, 4 Adults and 2 Children. 2 bedroom set across the road from the Thompson’s Bay swimming beach, lifeguards on duty and tidal pool. Beautiful sea views. Fully equipped and furnished. Visit:

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6:45pm - Topic: Question and Answer -Singer Family Chiropractic – 12 minutes with the Doctor. Conference calls start at 6:45pm on Mondays. Number to call: (605) 475-5950. When prompted enter the code: 7184115# Except for the Q & A calls, all participants are muted.

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“Spiritual Wisdom on Dreams” Free Spiritual Café at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 31th at the Wellington Whole Foods Market Café, 2635 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life. Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For directions and more information call our local Eckankar Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www. meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at Eckankar Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR visit www.eckankar.org. Meditation on Twin Hearts en ESPAÑOL de 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Experimenta la meditación de Corazones Gemelos para encontrar paz interior, mejorar tus relaciones personales, recargarte de energies positivas y mejorar la buena salud. The Center for Pranic Healing South Florida - 9070 Kimberly Blvd Suite 59 (2nd floor) Boca Raton FL 33434 - phone: 561-483-5952 - info@

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HEALING SERVICES

'All of life comes to me with Ease, Joy and Glory'. Access Bars & Body Process sessions with Amy Shine (CFMW) 305-7667-389, Delray Beach

Nurture love, life force, and your innate brilliance. Discover the power of your breath to turn anxiety, illness, infertility, or pain into joy. Boca Raton/Lake Worth studio locations + home calls. Call or text Lia at 561-376-3713.

HEALING CIRCLE w/ Carolyn Cohen- Come join us for a ‘Spiritual Date Night’ tm. 2nd Friday of each month @ Unity Church in the Gardens, Jupiter, 7:30-9:00 pm. Suggested donation $ 20.00. For more information call Carolyn @ 561-746-4599. www.onlinehealingcircle.com (This circle has been on-going for 7 years- all tailored for healing from the inside out).

ACUPUNCTURE Dr. Cynthia Zhang. MD (China). Acupuncture physician. (561) 414-0715.

ANIMAL CARE

THE ANIMAL AVATAR The key for all creatures great and small is Love! Specializing in Animal intuition/communication, pet sitting/ caretaking, counseling for those grieving for their pets. Blessing animals and the people who love them! Johnathan Bishop 561-827-7114 Jaibishop@yahoo.com

BEADS BEADS BEADS Classic, rare, and amazing beads of all kinds and over 150 classes call 561-649-9909

CAREGIVER Licensed CNA, Retired Massage Therapist, Colon Therapist, Esthetician, Nutritionist, CNA available part-time for caregiving, health coaching, organizing for you or your loved one. Caring, responsible, reasonable. Please call Sharon cell 954-882-2697

COACHING Relationship Challenges? Dynamic 4-Step Process for understanding oneself and others and for communicating compassionately. Lynn Komlenic, Life & Communication Coach 561.714.9553 or www.palmbeachlifecoach.com

COFFEE New Fresh Organic Gourmet Fat Burning Ganoderma Coffee http://FREE.eXfuzeCafe.com

COLOR ESSENCE AURA SPRAYS Aura Sprays are color coded energized sprays specifically designed to illuminate, harmonize and balance your aura and personal environment. Schedule an appointment for a FREE color reading and shopping time with Dr. Lisa 561.393.6513 by appointment only

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HELP WANTED/ EMPLOYMENT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT for Commercial Real Estate Broker/Investment Banker located in Delray Beach. Candidate should be highly organized, diligent, superb listener with calm grounded positive energy. Compensation is base salary plus bonus. We are also searching for a SALES ASSISTANT to assist with existing clientele. Compensation for this position is commission only. Realistic annual income is $75,000-$150,000 in year one. Email resume to resumes@MeredithMergers.com No phone calls please. Licensed Stylist downtown Boca Raton salon Newly renovated/LED lighting. Uses all natural/organic/no-ammonia/no formaldehyde P/T or F/T Call Juli Edwards561-891-7527 Busy Jupiter Day Spa looking to add Acupuncturist/LMT. Great clients& location- 20 years. 561-745-9944 –Tammy

HOLISTIC HEALING - THE WHOLE BODY, MIND AND SOUL

Feng Shui, Home Staging, Room Makeovers, and Organizing Services by Toni Lefler 561-707-3252. Toni@dezignconcepts.net. www.DezignConcepts.net

Yoga, massage, meditation, energy work, mindfulness, touch therapy, enchanting embrace, body grooming for men, behavor healthprivate one to one session 954-551-1366 yogishah- trained in eastern philosophies

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Are you stuck and can’t lose weight? Weight Loss and Nutrition Coaching to help you reach your fitness goals. www.confidencebeginshere. com or call 561-676-2249 Work with Susan to reach your weight loss goals.

Dr. Yafi Yair, doctor of clinical psychology, offers hypnosis for spiritual and personal development. Services include childhood and past-life regression, Life Path, joyful living, overcoming any personal obstacle, Hemi-Sync Plus Hypnosis, life coaching, and much more.

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Visit HealthyMindsPractice.com for more information, call Dr. Yafi at 954-471-3073, or visit Dr. Yafi at the spiritual center: 26 S.E. Fourth St., Boca Raton.

DOMESTIC HELPER/HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED – DELRAY BEACH Busy entrepreneur seeks responsible dependable person to do the following: 1. Housekeeping 2. Laundry 3. Ironing 4. Grocery Shopping 5. Some Food Preparation. Requires approximately 6 to 7 hours a week. Pays $15 to $20 per hour. Candidate must live somewhere between Boynton Beach and Deerfield Beach. getJack@aol.com

HOUSE TO SHARE 2,400 sq ft private single family home w/ great views totally remodeled, in PGA National, animal friendly must love cats, wonderful for healing/transitional phase or alternative for assisted living. Depending upon your requirements, rent would vary. Call 561-601-7487

MASSAGE THERAPY UNHURRIED MASSAGE for relaxation and wellness, serving men, women, couples. Special $70 for new clients, 90-Min (outcall only). Visit WellingtonMassageTherapy.com or call Bill at 561-386-3560. MA54553 Deep Tissue and Traditional Thai Massage New client special - 90 minute massage $60, outcall only. 561.907.3068, MA26945 PERSONAL TRAINER – FITNESS COACH

Established spiritual health and wellness boutique in the heart of Boca Raton is looking to sub-lease a room 12 x 15, with use of amenities. Various arrangements are possible for sublet or part time share of space. Rent on a monthly basis. 561-367-8898 Animal sanctuary is open to having workshops, clinics, spa days.. camp days all for rental by the 1/2 day or full day and sleep overs. We have many buildings with cover and a/c and tables and chairs for 100 people, can easliy fit 1000 people for yoga tai chi, bon fires, cooking demos, luncheons, lectures etc.. on a weekly/ monthly basis. Beautiful surroundings with plants trees and flowers, a large lake, and ,animals can be included in the workshops. Please call nancy 561-792-2666 in LOXAHATCHEE Room available for rent in Boca Raton. Room #1 10 x 14, Floor to ceiling windows, covered parking included, Call for details, Utilities included, Month-to-Month. 561-674-2766 You will love The Healing Center for Alternative Medicine. Our patients say this is a peaceful, uplifting. Looking for a Holistic Professional Practitioner to rent a treatment room in my office condo located at 16244 S. Military Trail Suite 120, Delray Beach. 561-498-1414. HOUSE TO SHARE 2,400 sq ft private single family home w/ great views totally remodeled, in PGA National, animal friendly must love cats, wonderful for healing/transitional phase or alternative for assisted living. Depending upon your requirements, rent would vary. Call 561-601-7487

STEM CELL THERAPY Stem Cell Therapy for Knee and Joint pain. Stem Cells harvested from your own body. Amazing alternative to surgery. Learn more: Call 1-800-249-7017

TRAUMA PSYCHOTHERAPY RAPID RESOLUTION THERAPY heals trauma quickly and painlessly. Recover now from sexual or physical violence, betrayal, grief. Satisfaction guaranteed! Visit www.DouglasSchooler.com 561-395-3033 DrSchooler@outlook.net

WEIGHT LOSS Binge Eating & Weight Loss Coaching provided by Michelle Wilson, certified by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. If you’re struggling with weight loss or your eating is out of control, schedule a FREE CONSULTATION. “WHY you eat is just as important as what you eat.” Call toll-free at 844-543-5433 or visit www.mwilsoncepc.com.

YOGA Open, release and transform during private yoga sessions with Karen. My 25 years of yoga experience will leave you blissed out! Beginners welcome! (561) 271-6980.

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i shop groceries & gifts, llc grocery & gift shopping services delivered to you, same & next day deliveries 561-400-7696 personalized shopper with nutrition at heart

SPACE AVAILABLE Adorable Cottage for Rent in Jupiter Farms: 2 bedroom alpine style cottage with all new kitchen and bath, marble fireplace, space to park truck and optional horse stall in first class barn. Separate address from main house. $1000 per month call 561-601-9328 or 561-602-2630.

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AGAPE HEALING ARTS

Health & Wellness Center 385 Tequesta Dr. Suite 4&5 Tequesta, FL 33469 561-76 AGAPE (561-762-4273) www.AgapeHealingArts.com Dr. Keith Cini AP, DOM Acupuncture Physician Dr. Bella Cini AP, DOM, LM, LMT Acupuncture Physician & Midwife

AGAPE HEALING ARTS Health & Wellness Center provides natural, traditional & time tested healing modalities which include Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, & Wise Woman Wellness. Therapeutic body work including Chi Nei Tsang, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Arvigo Maya Abdominal Massage, Tai Chi & Qi Gong. Herbal Remedies, Yoga & Meditation.

PALM BEACH ACUPUNCTURE Cameron Bishop, DAOM, L.AC. 1505 North Federal Hwy Lake Worth, FL 33460 561-533-7475

Trained in the US, China and Japan in Acupuncture, Cameron teaches across the country and specializes in gentle and effective acupuncture. Board Certified and State Licensed with over eighteen years experience, Dr. Bishop is the only one in Palm Beach County with an Accredited Doctorate. www.AskWithin.com

SARAH SMITH, AP, DIPL. OM

Palm Beach Healing Arts 3111 South Dixie Hwy, #308 West Palm Beach, FL 33405 561-855-0580 | sarahsmithap@gmail.com www.sarahsmithap.com www.palmbeachhealingarts.com Board Certified in Oriental Medicine, and a FL licensed Acupuncture Physician, Sarah Smith offers gentle acupuncture, process acupressure, herbal medicine, and dietary supplement recommendations to help you heal and de-stress. Sarah helps people with pain, fertility and menopause challenges, stress, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic autoimmune and digestive conditions.

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Deadline: 10th of the PRECEDING MONTH (e.g. Nov. 10th for Dec. Edition) Visit www.napalmbeach.com for pricing information AKASHIC RECORDS CONSULTANT QI GONG AND TAI CHI TEACHER ED DOLEZAL Fa Qi Si (Medical Qi Gong Healer)

561-450-9630 www.UniversalQiGong.net West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter

Know your life’s mission and achieve it with a paradigm shift through higher vibration by balancing your mind, body and spirit connection. Ed offers group Qi Gong classes monthly and private Qi Balancing sessions. Private Akashic Record consultations are available either in person or over the phone. On parle Français. Parliamo Italiano.

ALTERNATIVE INTEGRATIVE WOMENS’ MEDICINE HELENE B. LEONETTI, MD, FACOG, DABIHM 1 West Camino Real, Suite 202 Boca Raton, Fl 33432 954-592-4448 www.helenebleonettimd.com

LADIES, YOUR DOCTOR IS IN. TAKE ACTION; TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE. I am looking for a courageous woman. One who wants to take back control of her life. Conventional medicine stresses what is wrong with you. There is nothing wrong with you. You were born in perfect harmony and you’ve been offered only drugs and surgery to fix you. Natural holistic medicine stresses what is right with you and gives you tools to builld up: • Happy hormones • Vibrant energy • Natural optimal health • Positive self esteem • Peak sex Let’s get to work. Call me when you are ready to take a positive step in your life to heal yourself. Dr. Helene has practiced OB-GYN with a Holistic Medicine approach in the Northeast for over 20 years. She has delivered over one thousand babies as a Board Certified Doctor. She is a published researcher and a well known Author and Lecturer. Today, Dr. Helene is available for a holistic Integrative Medicine aproach for her patients. But-that is not the point! It is all about you! Now accepting patients for the first time in Florida.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 16244 S. Military Trail Suite 120 Delray Beach FL 33484 phone:561-498-1414 www.drelishaomd.com doctoresther@att.net

Dr. Esther Elisha, AP, MD(Israel) NCCAOM Specialties are acupuncture, nutrition, herbal and holistic medicine. Graduate of Hadassah Medical School, Sri Lanka University and Acupuncture-Acupressure Institute Miami. Cosmetic chemist and creator of Elishea Natural Skincare www.Elishea.com

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AROMATHERAPY UNIQUE HOLISTIC BOUTIQUE Vesna Stankovic 561-705-8989 200 Lindell Blvd. # 917 Delray Beach FL 33483 UniqueHolisticBoutique.com Lisa Ruff 954-415-1871 LisasHerbsAndOils.com

Hand Poured Organic/Wildcrafted Therapeutic Essential Oils. Custom Blends and sprays. Tesla Metamorphosis Energy Healing. Iridology Consults with Zyto Analysis and Herbal Suggestions for ailments.

BIOFEEDBACK / NEUROFEEDBACK MICHAEL COHEN

Founder, NF Specialist Center for Brain Jupiter www.CenterforBrain.com 561-744-7616 info@CenterforBrain.com Get Your Head on Straight. 18 years as a specialist in technologies that improve the brain. WITHOUT MEDICATIONS, helps overcome chronic problems with ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, MEMORY and SLEEP. We deal with cases that often have multiple treatment failures - and see consistent improvement. AT CBT we have created comprehensive programs to help the brain work better.

CENTER FOR BRAIN TRAINING CENTER FOR BRAIN TRAINING “Alternative to Meds” Boca & Jupiter www.CenterforBrain.com 561-744-7616

Powerful help for ADD. . . . Anxiety . . . Depression . . . Mood. . . Sleep . . . Addiction. . . Autism. Neurofeedback helps break chronic cycles. We use brain mapping to identify underactive and overactive parts of your brain – and offer you a customized approach for making improvements. For more information and Free lectures, go to: www.CenterforBrain.com

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY A NEW BEGINNING

4273 East Main Street Jupiter, Florida 33458 (561)776-8288 www.colonictransformation.com Let’s make a new beginning in your life today! Call now for Colon Hydrotherapy and/or Massage Therapy Georgina J. Hine LCT, LMT, NBCHT, NCBTMB I-ACT Member/ Advanced Level MM26344, MA43268 Colon Hydrotherapy, is a safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine. By introducing a small amount Of filtered water into the colon, the waste is softened and Loosened, resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis. I use FDA registered equipment from Dotolo (a closed system) and disposables. I also offer Massage therapy: Swedish, Deep Tissue. A quiet, peaceful atmosphere awaits for your New Beginning!

DEBBIE STROMER CT, LMT

Ascension Wellness 1612 NW Boca Raton Blvd, Suite 5 Boca Raton, FL 33432 ascensionwellness@yahoo.com 954-579-7156 With nearly 10 years experience specializing in gentle colonics, she is knowledgeable on the raw food lifestyle (Hippocrates), juice fasting, detoxification, and deparasiting. Trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, she also integrates acupressure into sessions along with massage. H-Wave can also be used in addition during a session to help move lymphatic and interstitial fluids for optimal results. Schedule your appointment today to start experiencing wellness the natural way. Packages are also available. MA#43431 MM#31912

JOHN V. TERRUSA, L.C.T. L.M.T. Colon Care-since 1985 Tequesta / 561-745-9170 Lic #MA0006248 / Lic # MM27361

90% of all sickness starts in the colon. Detoxification center specializing in gentle, caring combination of colonics, massage, and energy work for mind, body and spirit. Disposable speculums & filtered systems. Only registered hydroenterologist in FL-1 of 26 members of American Hydroenterology Association. Ionized Footbath.

COUNSELING - EMDR INSIGHT COUNSELING CENTER Roxanne Grobbel, JD, LCSW, RPT 2499 Glades Road, Ste. 305 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-756-3477 www.RGrobbel.com

EMDR along with traditional counseling treats issues including: trauma, depression, anxiety, fears and relationship difficulties. EMDR accelerates the treatment of numerous problems. See our website.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

BEA KOBRAN - HOLISTIC HEALER

EILEEN YOCHEVED HANDE, BS, MA, LMT (SINCE 1993)

www.PlanetaryHealings.com 561-252-3707 Ascend Beyond Healing

The Massage Room at Back in Balance 7035 Beracasa Way, Ste 104 Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bodymassageandbeyond.com 561-715-6185

Alternative Pain Management and Advanced Massage Therapies *Upledger Certified CranioSacral Therapy *Deep Tissue Massage *Reiki Master, Reflexology *Electro-Therapy Point Stim Certified (ETPS). I have developed innovative approaches to Pain Relief through the integration of these Heaing Therapies for the treatment of: Car Accident Injuries, Headaches, TMJ, Stress, Sciatica, Neck and Back pain, Plantar Fasciitis, post surgical stiffness. Even Doctors have become my patients!! MA 14975; MM 10999

FITNESS TRAINING WILLY GREEN

561-670-3763 Forever Fitness Palm Beach Gardens, FL Reach your fitness goals and maintain those goals with a program designed for you, no matter what those goals are: cardiovascular health, muscle tone, post injury mobility or increasing flexibility at any age. Certified by the National Institute of Sports Medicine and Academy of Sports Medicine. 30 years of experience.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE KENNETH N. WOLINER, MD, ABFM Difficult-to-treat conditions 9325 Glades Road, Suite 104 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-314-0950 www.holisticfamilymed.com

Board-certified family medicine MD, admits to West Boca Medical Center, specializing in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, bioidentical hormones, fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Effective, permanent weight loss through fixing your metabolism. No insurance accepted.

Psychic Readings, Intuitive and Clairvoyant, Life Coach and Counselor SPANISH - ENGLISH - FRENCH Lectura Psiquica, Sanacion Intuitiva, Consejera y Life-Coach www.LimpiezaEspiritual.com

HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN YIHONG JOY HAO, MD, OMD, L.AC. A Holistic Specialist in Both Western & Eastern Medicine 7300 N Federal Hwy., # 102 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-998-0309

Board Certified Family Physician. Master of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine. Professor of Oriental Medicine. Natural Pain Management Specialist Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Homeopathy, Pain Management, Immune Regulation, Detoxification, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Women’s Health, Infertility, Geriatrics, Medical Weight Loss, Addictions, Balance and Harmony, etc.

HEALING HEARTS HOLISTIC CENTER 2351 Vista Parkway Ste 500 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-870-0133 www.HealingHeartsFL.com Healing Hearts Holistic Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote a new concept of health and wellness that stresses self-directed care via a mind-body-spirit approach. Through our Integrative Medical Model we blend the best of Eastern Philosophies with Western Medicine to achieve perfect health, happiness and longevity. Our treatment plan includes a consultation with a Medical Doctor, counseling, yoga therapy, massage, meditation and spirituality. All of our Instructors work on a reduce fee schedule to make these programs affordable to everyone. We have a Spiritual Discussion Group that meets on Wednsday evenings and is open to the public. Private Meditation Instructions available on donation basis.

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON 530 NE 2nd Street Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-767-0371 info@glistensalon.com

“ Where nature and beauty meet” A hidden jewel in the heart of Pineapple Grove. Come and relax in the serene, private environment while receiving the finest in organic and conventional services and products. Let years of experience and professionalism guide you to Delray’s hottest neighborhood.

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INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN CLASSICAL VETERINARY HOMEOPATHY Michael Dym, VMD 1532 Stonehaven Estates Drive West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 856-577-8064 www.doctordym.com Integral holistic veterinary medicine also affiliated with full service veterinary medical, surgical and diagnostic facility. Classical homeopathy, herbal and nutritional therapy. Vaccine and pesticide alternatives. Trained by Richard Pitcairn, DVM, phd. Office and phone consultations nationwide.

HEALING HEART

Nancy A. Keller, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVC 208 N.E. 3rd St. Boynton Bch, Fl 561-740-1313 Fax 561-740-0819 Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine. Holistic Veterinary Care for our animal friends. By appointment only.

HOLISTIC WAY OF LIVING Palm Beach Gardens 561-891 8684 nicoscheer@yahoo.com

Primary Care + Preventive Medicine. Full spectrum of care, acute and complex issues, to preventive wellness. Traditional and natural complementary approaches. Compassion practice, Professional, Experienced. Personalized health and wellness services and classes to meet your specific needs. Extended eve/wknd hrs. Insured/Uninsured. Complimentary new client consult by appt. October only. Located: 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Tel. (561) 243-8783. SW corner Fed. Hwy and Lindell Blvd., West of Walgreen’s at Lindell Blvd Suites, of Delray Bay. WeissWellnessMD.com. Delia Weiss, M.D. Internal Medicine.

MICHAEL MILLER

Nicoleta is a Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, Certified Reverend Reiki Master&Teacher and Certified Angel/Oracle Card Reader, an Entrepreneur and an Artist. Her outstanding energy and enthusiasm will guide you toward your wholesomeness and will empower any aspect of your life spiritually, emotionally and physically. Are you looking to bring to manifestation your dreams this year? To create a holistic way of living? To live in a Happy and Peaceful state of mind? Private and group sessions/classes available.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PALM BEACH INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE John DeLuca, M.D. 561-537-2603 www.PBIMedicine.com Boca, Delray & Jupiter Offices Board-certified Internal and Antiaging Medicine. Integrating the best of conventional, preventive and complementary medicine to conservatively treat the spectrum of conditions from complex medical and pain syndromes [the difficult cases]to physician supervised weight loss and longevity. Specializing in regenerative detoxification, medical nutrition, and BioIdentical hormone replacement. Call for free cardiovascular evaluation.

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Delia Weiss MD Internal Medicine Center for Traditional Medicine and Holistic Prevention 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.243.8783 WeissWellnessMD.com

INTUITIVE HEALER AND PROBLEM SOLVER

NICOLETA SCHEER

WEISS WELLNESS MD

Located in Boca Raton Florida 561-901-2337 Life Guide - Health Coach - Relationships Terminal Illness - Progressive Diseases Here to guide you on your present and past experiences, and help you realize the power you have in the creation of your life. Expertise in Mayan Western and Chinese Astrology, Reiki, Matrix Energetics, Tarot and Oracle Cards, Yoga, and Aromatherapy.

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST LAWRENCE J. LEVY, PSY.D., PA 398 Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 7 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-206-4286 Fax:561-210-8802

Licensed Psychologist offering psychotherapy from depth psychology perspective for adults and couples dealing with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Relationship and Break up issues. Also Cognitive-Behavioral Psychology, NLP – Neuro Linguistic Programming, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy and Addiction Therapy. Telephone consultation available. Levypsychology.com

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LIFE COACH MICHELE LANDERS & ASSOCIATES Board Certified Life Coach Certified Hypnotherapist Certified Numerologist Author of The Tao of Numbers and The Year of Living Miraculously (561)333-9720

What Do YOU Really Want in Your Life? Confused about what you want? Unemployed - in transition- facing layoff? Do you want to experience a more meaningful life? Whether you're stuck in a rut, fearful of the economic situation, going through a transition or just trying to figure out what you want Michele Landers will help you to discover your talents and what you truly want and assist you in getting past the illusion of fear and confusion. Coaching is a valuable process that can produce dramatic results in a short period of time.

LAURA NORMAN LIFE WELLNESS COACHING AND REFLEXOLOGY Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Laura created Life Wellness CoachingSM to empower you to: • Release old programs that no longer serve you • Be balanced and stronger • Get clear about your goals • Think and speak affirmatively • Focus your inspirations about relationships career, prosperity, health and nutrition • Embrace and manifest your dreams • Love your life! Experience a unique blend of tools for your mind, body and spirit, including: • Guided imagery and visualization • The power of conscious language • Breath work with Aromatherapy • Law of Attraction • Love, Forgiveness and Gratitude • Laura Norman Holistic ReflexologySM Let us help you live an inspired life!

SKYE HOWELL, MS, CLOAC

Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach Parenting Specialist • Grief Counselor Addictions Therapist • Reiki Healer 561-386-3808 www.lifecoachskye.com Live the life you desire. Create the love you deserve. Laugh your way to the bank. I am a self empowerment life coach, certified in Law of Attraction. I will assist you in discovering the power within you to manifest the life you want. My clients learn they not only attract more of what they've been seeking but are enjoying feeling excited about life in general. Complimentary first session.

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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

FL Lic#MA6733 Advanced Lymphatic Therapy™ The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd.,Ste.102 Boca Raton ~ 561-392-3340 www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com Beverly is a Certified Lymphatic Specialist with over 27 years experience. See and feel the results; glowing skin, reduced swelling/ puffiness, improved immune function and better digestion. Decreases post-workout and post-surgical recovery time.

NATALYA DURAND LMT

561-308-6220 FL Lic # MA26353 Wellington, FL www.Natalyadurand.abmp.com New Year New You! Start New year with feeling great! Schedule lymphatic drainage therapy to improve overall health! Detoxify body,anti-aging benefits,natural face-lifting,boosting immune system,reduce stress, helps with edema,cellulite. Natalya Durand is internationally trained Massage Therapist and Skin Care therapist since 1999. Specializing in Lymphatic drainage Therapy. Call her at 561-308-6220 or e-mail at NatalyaDurand@me.com

MEDITATION SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

www.lovetomeditate.org English (561) 715-3996 ~ Dave Espanol (954) 646-1715 ~ Nestor If you want more than just stress relief and relaxation, meditation on the Inner Light could be what you have been searching for. Join us for weekly meetings focused on spirituality and meditation. No charge, no donations.

MEDIUM AND SPIRITUAL ADVISOR SARAHSPIRITUAL Radio Host, Spiritual Advisor, Medium, Teacher, Designer of Spiritual Products West Palm Beach FL • (561) 682-0956 SarahSpiritual.com ExpediteEnligtenment.com SarahSpiritual is a spiritual advisor, medium, educator and mentor for personal transformation. Sarah empowers through private and group readings, Spirit-channeled classes, training programs and motivational lectures. She is the founder and owner of the Expedito Enlightenment Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Center carries a wide array of multi-cultural spiritual products and Sarah’s line of self-designed, hand-crafted products. Listen to “Spiritually Speaking with Sarah” Wednesdays 7-9 PM on WBZT 1230 AM & iHeart radio; Tuesdays at 5 PM on W4WN.com & iHeart Radio / Talk 4 Media.

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PHOTON LIGHT THERAPY PHOTON LIGHT SPA

YINI PEREL, LMT

218 Commercial Blvd, Ste 108 Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308 954-303-9585 www.photonlightspa.com

FL Lic# MA24690 Ortho-Bionomy The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Ste.102 Boca Raton ~ 561-392-3340 www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle form of bodywork that reduces tension and discomfort. It works without being uncomfortable in the process. It is excellent for anyone seeking relief from pain, improved range of motion, increased flexibility, and improved postural alignment. Yini is a Licensed Massage Therapist and is certified as a Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy by the Society of Ortho-Bionomy, International®. Ortho-Bionomy® is a registered trademark of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International, Inc. ® and is used with permission.

PAIN MANAGEMENT NATURAL CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF Holistic Well-Being 400 Royal Palm Way Palm Beach, FL 33480 561-922-7070 www.myholisticwellbeing.com

Photon Genius/Genie, BioMat, Infrared, Ionization, Nutrition, Facials, Waxing, Healing. “Comprehensive Body Cleanse and Detox” reduces stress, pain, inflammation, weight, Candida, parasites, heavy metals and radiation.

PSYCHIC BEA KOBRAN - HOLISTIC HEALER www.PlanetaryHealings.com 561-252-3707 Ascend Beyond Healing

Psychic Readings, Intuitive and Clairvoyant, Life Coach and Counselor SPANISH - ENGLISH - FRENCH Lectura Psiquica, Sanacion Intuitiva, Consejera y Life-Coach www.LimpiezaEspiritual.com

DEIRDRE ABRAMI

Relief for all chronic pain and headaches. Our holistic approach target the root of your problems to give you fast recovery and LONGLASTING relief. When other therapies have failed, we give you hope.

PILATES PILATES SPACE FLORIDA Authentic Pilates & Holistic Lifestyle Solutions 4826 NW 2nd Ave. Boca Raton, FL, 33431 561.317.2835

6th Generation Psychic Healer, Speaker & Coach Delray Beach, FL 561-READING (732-3464) www.DeirdreAbrami.com Deirdre offers in-person & telephone private intuitive readings, Weekly Psychic Development Class Series, Certified Angel & Mediumship Workshops & Spiritual Conferences. Vi s i t h e r s i t e f o r d e t a i l s www.DeirdreAbrami.com.

PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE HEALER DR. DEBORAH ARMENTI

Experience the difference Authentic Pilates can make in your Life at our state- of- the- art studio featuring GRATZ® Pilates equipment We proudly feature: Authentic Pilates lessons; Reformer, Tower and Mat classes; CoreAlign® lessons: Private Yoga instruction: Functional Fitness training; Holistic Wellness Counseling: Usui Reiki: Massage: Wellness Workshops; Clara's Boutique & Cafe featuring exclusive Fitness apparel, Jewelry, Books, Vegan supplements and more. Call about new client special. 561.317.2835 visit: www.pilatesspaceflorida.com

A Center For Wellness 1960 N.E. 47th Street, Suite 102 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-491-3103 954-802-3477 www.wellnessflorida.com www.amysticalage.com *Psychic Readings *Medical Intuitive* Medium *Clairvoyant* Consultant* Medium* Astrologer* Numerologist* Reiki* Guidance that helps you with when, what and why of past experiences. Guidance in present situation; answers to why re-occurrence's may continue; guidance on how to pave the way,for a more fulfilling future; help that will guide you on your path, which will empower you to a higher level of mind, body and spirit. Expertise include: Relationships, finance, family, health, past life influences, life purpose, path fulfillment, energy healing, spiritual health. Call 954-491-3103 or 954-802-3477

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REFLEXOLOGY

SPIRITUAL CENTER AND BOOKSTORE

LAURA NORMAN HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com

Visit world-renowned expert Laura Norman and her experienced associates and enjoy private sessions in Holistic Reflexology, Life Wellness CoachingSM and Therapeutic Massage to reduce your stress, increase your energy, improve your health and love your life! Read Laura’s best-selling book, FEET FIRST: A Guide to Foot Reflexology and practice with one of our Instructional Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology DVDs and a colorful, foot-shaped pillow with Laura’s Reflexology foot map, her new Laura Norman Foot • Hand • Face Aromatherapy line and Laura’s other unique wellness products. Call or visit us online to register for one of our: • Holistic Reflexology, Life Wellness & Massage Sessions • Free Introduction to Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar • Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs • Foot • Hand • Face Therapy Products Let us help you live an inspired life!

EXPEDITO ENLIGHTENMENT CENTER 4047 Okeechobee Blvd. Tree of Life Plaza West Palm Beach FL 33409 (561) 682-0955 ExpediteEnligtenment.com The Expedito Enlightenment Center is honored to host the Violet Flame of Saint Germain. The Center is the perfect one-stop spiritual oasis for your enlightenment. Shop the Center’s extensive array of incense, books, statues, crystals and multi-cultural spiritual products. Experience SarahSpiritual’s handcrafted line of spiritual baths, mists, oils and herbal blends designed by Sarah. Schedule a personal spiritual reading or healing session with SarahSpiritual. Attend spiritual lectures for your enlightenment and empowerment. Come bask in the transformational energy of the Enlightenment Center!

SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE CHANGING TIMES BOOKSTORE Village Commons 771 Village Blvd., Suite 202 561-640-0496

REIKI

Books and gifts for New Awareness...

DEENA ELMORE

LMT, Reiki Master/Teacher Integrated Therapies 561-271-2651 www.deenaelmore.com Lic #MA45730

THE CRYSTAL GARDEN

Personalized intuitive sessions integrating massage, Reiki, cranio sacral work, Chakra Rebooting, Angel Therapy & channeling, Lifeline technique, and Bach Flower remedies. These therapies assist to awaken each individuals’ own inner wisdom and healing abilities! Deeply relaxing and transforming! Over 25 years of teaching experience, Reiki Master since 1999, offering on going Reiki classes for adults, teens and children. Reiki Healing/sharing circles monthly.

RELATIONSHIP COACHING LYNN KOMLENIC

Communication Coach / Life Coach Individuals ∙ Couples ∙ Groups 561.714.9553 www.palmbeachlifecoach.com Relationship Challenges? Dynamic 4-Step Process for creating greater understanding. More peace is available now! Call Lynn Komlenic, Life & Communication Coach today. $30 for 30 minutes. 561.714.9553 or www.palmbeachlifecoach.com

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2610 North Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 561-369-2836 www.thecrystalgarden.com A unique gift store, book store and spiritual center with more than 50 events a month. Check the calendar and website for listings.

SPIRITUAL CENTER AND ORGANIC TEA LOUNGE MY FLORA AURA

Daily Classes,Unique Gift shop & Free Organic tea Tasting My Flora Aura.com Jolie DeMarco 26 SE 4th street, East Boca Raton, FL 561-901-5808 JolieMyFloraAura@aol.com www.MyFloraAura.com Please take a look at our web-site to see what events we offer this month. We have so many fun classes to attend. Floral designing, Channeling sessions,MasterMinds,Reiki, Meditation circles, Tea Parties and More! Stop in to say Hi, browse the store...or have a relaxing cup of Organic tea

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SPROUTS GOT SPROUTS?

1880 West 10th St Riviera Beach, FL 33480 www.GotSprouts.com E-mail Info@GotSprouts.com 561-689-9464 Purveyors of Quality Wheatgrass, Sprouts, Juicers, Seed and Supplies. We supply Juice bars, Restaurants, Green Markets, Grocery Stores and The General Public with Healthy Sprouts! We Ship and Deliver

THERMOGRAPHY BREAST THERMOGRAPHY INTERNATIONAL

Shanna Schulze 877-315-7226, Ext 447 EarlyDetectionIsKey@gmail.com www.btiscan.com Radiation Free Cancer & Inflammation Screening. Locations in south FL, west FL & SC. Injury documentation, determine origination of pain, evaluate nerve pathology, and monitor progress of current treatments.

WELNESS CENTER COMMUNICATING ENERGY WELLNESS CENTER

370 W. Camino Gardens Blvd, Suite 112 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-212-6862 www.communicatingenergyinstitute.com Colleen A. Haney, M. Ed., Integrative Energy Therapist Individual sessions, classes, meditations, drumming circle, women’s groups and more. Eden Energy Medicine, Healing Touch, EFT, Nutripuncture, Peace through Surgery Program, Spiritual Counseling, Intuitive readings. Full spectrum integrative support and nurturing. Know your personal energy body’s needs and have the tools to thrive!

YOUR HEALING PLACE JEANNE ELLIS

Your Healing Place, LLC 561-706-2834 Yourhealingplace.jeanne@gmail.com License #MA29251 Discover your Infinite potential for healing & moving through life’s challenges with confidence and ease. Jeanne Ellis, Owner, has over 20 years experience helping people heal. Her qualifications are: * Licensed Massage Therapist * Certified NeuroMuscular Therapist * Certified LifeLine Practitioner/ Instructor * Certified BodyTalk Practitioner/Instructor * Reiki Master * Healer * Approved educational provider. For more info call Jeanne 561-706-2834. www.YourHealingPlaceFL.com

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Home of the chocolate chip animal sanctuary

A Childrens Educational Petting Zoo

Pony rides, hayrides, petting zoo, make and take, paint a real pony, café, chicken bingo and come see Ozzie our baby zebra and our 80 parrots too!

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Gentle Acupuncture Less Pain, Improved Sleep, More Energy, Lower Stress, Fertility and Wellness.

Dr. Cameron Bishop DAOM, L.Ac.

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Accredited Masters and Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 18 years of experience with ten in Western and Chiropractic Offices Trained in the USA, Europe, Japan and China State Licensed (AP 762), Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM) Over four years training in the Far East in Healing and Martial Arts

Palm Beach Acupuncture

1505 N. Federal Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460

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